516 Area Code
Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Area code 516 is located in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. It covers Hempstead, Levittown, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 516?
Area code 516 is located in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. It covers Hempstead, Levittown, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 516
Area code 516 primarily serves the Nassau County, Long Island area of New York. The exact coverage includes Hempstead, Levittown, and Garden City, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 516 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 516 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 516
Area code 516 was introduced in 1951 as a geographic area code serving Nassau County, Long Island, New York. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.