Area code 347 covers Brooklyn and surrounding areas in New York. It was activated in 1999 as an overlay of area code 718. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 929.
| State | New York |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Brooklyn |
| Cities also served | Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Marble Hill (Manhattan) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | October 1, 1999 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 718 |
| Overlay codes | 929 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
History of Area Code 347
Area code 347 was activated on October 1, 1999 in connection with area code 718. The decision was driven by population growth and the exhaustion of available phone numbers in the original numbering plan area.
Cities and Areas Served by 347
Area code 347 serves the four non-Manhattan boroughs of New York City and Marble Hill, including the following cities and communities:
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Marble Hill (Manhattan)
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 718, 929, 212, 646, 332.
Overlay Codes 347
Area code 929 shares the same geographic territory as 347. New phone numbers in the region may be assigned either code.
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The Cultural Weight of a 347 Number
Area code 347 entered service on October 1, 1999 as the first overlay for the 718 territory, covering the four non-Manhattan boroughs and Marble Hill. It arrived three months after 646 was added to Manhattan, and the two introductions together completed New York City’s transition to mandatory ten-digit dialing. The 347 launch produced a small operational headache that’s now part of telephone-network lore: in the year after introduction, callers in the outer boroughs habitually omitting the leading 1 when dialing seven-digit numbers occasionally connected to wrong numbers in the new 347 area, because ‘718’ as the second-through-fourth digits of an outer-borough seven-digit dial could be re-parsed as an area code. The error rate was high enough that NANPA and Verizon documentation cited it as a teachable case for overlay transitions in other markets. Beyond that quirk, 347 was uncontroversial: nobody had to change a number, and the pool of new outer-borough numbers approximately doubled overnight.
Where 718 had taken on a defined cultural identity over its first 15 years, 347 inherited that identity rather than building a new one. It reads as outer-borough — Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island — without specifying which. The follow-on overlay 929 (April 16, 2011) tripled the assignable pool for the same geography, and the upcoming 465 overlay (scheduled June 18, 2026) will be the fourth code serving the 718/347/917/929 territory and the first New York State area code to begin with a 4. The combined assignable inventory across 718/347/929/917 covered roughly 23 million possible numbers for about 6.7 million residents at the time 929 was activated, which absorbed demand for over a decade before the recent exhaustion forecasts triggered the 465 announcement.
How to Get a Phone Number with Area Code 347
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 347 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 347 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 347 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 347 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 347 number. If you already have a 347 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of New York sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 347 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
212areacode.com specializes in Manhattan 212 numbers and select premium area codes. We don’t currently maintain a 347 inventory, but we may be able to source a 347 number through our carrier relationships. Contact us with your requirements and we’ll let you know what’s available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 347 area code still in use?
Yes. 347 is actively assigned to new phone lines in the four non-Manhattan boroughs of New York City and Marble Hill.
What is the difference between 347 and 929?
Today they share the same geographic territory in New York. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 347?
Area code 347 is an overlay of 718. Both codes serve the same region of New York.
Can I get a 347 number if I don't live in New York?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 347 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 347 a scam area code?
No. 347 is a legitimate, active area code for the four non-Manhattan boroughs of New York City and Marble Hill. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 347 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real New York businesses, government offices, and residents.
Where is the 347 area code?
347 covers the same territory as 718: Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan. It was introduced as an overlay to 718 in 1999.
Why are there so many area codes in New York City?
New York City has more area codes than any other US city because its phone-number demand has outpaced relief multiple times. Manhattan alone uses four (212/646/917/332); the outer boroughs use four more (718/347/917/929), with 465 launching in 2026.
