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Get a real New York phone number for everyday calling and texting, without a second SIM card. Choose from 22 New York area codes, from Manhattan's 212 to Brooklyn's 718, and start using it in minutes.
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Why choose a New York virtual phone number?
The 212 effect
Some New York codes carry real cachet. Answer with a Manhattan-recognized number and watch how differently people treat the call.
Sell in the five boroughs
Marketplace buyers in New York reply to local codes. A 347 or 718 line gets answered; unknown out-of-state numbers get skipped.
Moving to New York
Apartments go in hours. Give brokers and landlords a local number so your application reads local.
Keep your real number offline
Listings, sublets, Craigslist: hand out the New York number and retire it whenever you like.
A work line that clocks out
Freelancers and side hustlers keep client calls on a dedicated line with its own voicemail.
Stay a New Yorker anywhere
Left the city? Keep the code. Your people dial the same number they always have.
How to get a New York phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any New York area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
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Get My New York NumberMost popular New York virtual phone numbers
Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in New York today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 212 | New York | Get a 212 number |
| +1 315 | Syracuse | Get a 315 number |
| +1 329 | Poughkeepsie | Get a 329 number |
| +1 332 | New York | Get a 332 number |
| +1 347 | New York | Get a 347 number |
| +1 363 | Poughkeepsie | Get a 363 number |
| +1 516 | Hempstead | Get a 516 number |
| +1 518 | Albany | Get a 518 number |
| +1 585 | Rochester | Get a 585 number |
| +1 607 | Binghamton | Get a 607 number |
| +1 624 | Hempstead | Get a 624 number |
| +1 631 | Brentwood | Get a 631 number |
| +1 646 | New York | Get a 646 number |
| +1 680 | Syracuse | Get a 680 number |
| +1 716 | Buffalo | Get a 716 number |
| +1 718 | New York | Get a 718 number |
| +1 838 | Albany | Get a 838 number |
| +1 845 | Poughkeepsie | Get a 845 number |
| +1 914 | Yonkers | Get a 914 number |
| +1 917 | New York | Get a 917 number |
| +1 929 | New York | Get a 929 number |
| +1 934 | Brentwood | Get a 934 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
New York virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
Pick a local number in seconds.Unlimited Calls & Texts
Call and text from your Ghost number.Encrypted Voicemail
Read your voicemail at a glance.Auto-Reply
Answer even when you are busy.Disposable Numbers
Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
Saved to your account, not one phone.Business Hours
Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
Decide what your lock screen shows.Every Device Rings
Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in New York?
New York pairs the world's financial capital with a state economy that runs far beyond the city.
Finance
Wall Street and the two largest stock exchanges on earth make NYC the center of global finance.
Media & advertising
The city leads American publishing, television, and the ad industry.
Healthcare & education
World-class hospital systems and universities employ hundreds of thousands statewide.
Technology
NYC's startup scene is second only to the Bay Area, dense in fintech and media tech.
About New York
Area codes in service
22
Population
20,201,249
Time zone
New York
New York has 22 area codes in service. Manhattan's 212 from 1947 remains the most coveted code in America, with 646 and 332 overlaying it and 718 covering the outer boroughs.
The whole state runs on Eastern time, from Buffalo's 716 to Long Island's 516.
About 20.2 million people live in New York, and locals read codes fluently: 212 is Manhattan, 718 is Brooklyn and Queens, 516 is Nassau.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a New York phone number?
Minutes. Download Ghost, pick a New York area code like 212, 347, or 718, choose your number, and start calling and texting right away over WiFi or data.
Which New York area codes can I choose from?
New York has 22 area codes in service, including 212, 347, 718. Availability varies by code, and you can also pick any other US or Canadian area code.
Do I need a second SIM card or phone plan?
No. Your New York number works entirely inside the Ghost app over WiFi or mobile data, alongside your existing number on the same phone.
How much does a New York virtual number cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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Pick a 212, 315, 329 or any other area code and start calling and texting in minutes.
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