732
Covers New Jersey
City facts
Edison area codes
Area codes for New Jersey: history, overlays and how to dial.
732908
Edison uses area codes 732 and 908.
About these area codes
908
Covers north-central New Jersey
How to call a number in Edison
Inside the US
1 (732) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 732 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Edison is on Eastern Time (ET); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share these codes
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 718 | Staten Island | 12 mi |
| 347 | Staten Island | 12 mi |
| 929 | Staten Island | 12 mi |
| 465 | Staten Island | 12 mi |
| 917 | Staten Island | 12 mi |
| 862 | Newark | 18 mi |
| 973 | Newark | 18 mi |
| 201 | Newark | 18 mi |
Edison quick facts
Edison was settled in 1651 and incorporated on March 17, 1870. It is named for Thomas Edison.
Settled1651
Incorporated1870March 17, 1870
CountyMiddlesex CountyNew Jersey
Area codes732, 908Population107,027Census ACS estimateZIP codes308817, 08820, 08837Elevation39 ft12 m
Time zoneEastern TimeET
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Edison, New Jersey and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Edison?
Edison uses area codes 732 and 908.
What time zone is area code 732 in?
Edison is on Eastern Time (ET).
What other cities use area code 732?
Other cities in this network that share 732 and 908 include Newark.
Sources: Area codes 732 and 848, Area code 908 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.