Area code
332
332 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to New York, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 332 at a glance
NANPA lists 158 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 332, held by 45 holders across 1 rate center.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2017-06-10 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 212 (1947-01-01), 917 (1992-01-01), 646 (1999-07-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 158 |
| Pooled prefixes | 156 (99%) |
| Rate centers | 1 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 45 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2017-04-14 to 2026-07-02 (148 prefixes) |
Rate centers in area code 332
The largest rate center is NWYRCYZN01, with 158 prefixes (100%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NWYRCYZN01 | 158 | 100% |
Who holds the prefixes in 332
Onvoy, Llc- Ny holds the most prefixes, 24 (15%). 99% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy, Llc- Ny | 24 | 15% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 17 | 11% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 16 | 10% |
| Omnipoint Communications | 15 | 9% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 13 | 8% |
| Verizon Wireless | 10 | 6% |
| 39 other carriers | 63 | 40% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 332
- 1947-01-01 Area code 212, named as the parent of 332 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2017-06-10 Area code 332 went into service.
Complaints on file for 332 numbers
952 FCC complaints are on file for 737 numbers in 332, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 141 |
| 2025 | 76 |
Other area codes in New York
New York is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 332 is one of them.
Next to 332 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 332 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 332 was first assigned in New York. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in New York next to a 332 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 332
Where is area code 332?
NANPA assigns area code 332 to New York, United States.
In which state does area code 332 sit?
New York. 332 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Who owns area code 332?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 332, Onvoy, Llc- Ny holds the most prefixes, 24 prefixes or 15%.
Which time zone does 332 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 332 as Eastern (E).
What year did 332 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2017-06-10, so 332 has been in use since 2017.
Does area code 332 have an overlay?
Yes. 212 (in service 1947-01-01), 917 (in service 1992-01-01) and 646 (in service 1999-07-01) share the same area with 332, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
How many prefixes does area code 332 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 158 prefixes in service in 332, spread over 1 rate center and 45 holders.
Are there complaints about 332 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 952 complaints for 737 numbers in 332. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.