Area code 646

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The blue area is New York State; the red area is area code 212 and overlays 646 and 917

Area code 646 is a New York City telephone area code, created July 1, 1999, due to 212 and 917 running out of available numbers. 646 is also assigned to some cellular phones/pagers as well as landlines.

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  • In an episode of Seinfeld titled "The Maid", the character of Elaine is given a new telephone number with the 646 area code. As a result, she encounters difficulties trying to set up dates with men because they assume she lives outside New York City.

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State of New York Area Codes: 212, 315, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917
North: 347/718/917
West: 201/551 area code 212/646 partially covered and surrounded by 917 East: 347/718/917
South: 347/718/917
State of New Jersey Area Codes: 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973

Coordinates: 40°43′42″N 73°59′39″W / 40.72833°N 73.99417°W / 40.72833; -73.99417