Area code · New York
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A 718 number reads as New York, specifically the boroughs and communities outside Manhattan's core, along with nearby cities like Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon. You pick 718 right in the Ghost app and get a working second line in minutes, no new SIM or carrier switch required. It's a real number for calls and texts, not a placeholder.
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Why choose a 718 virtual phone number?
Look like you're already there
If you're selling something, dating, or job hunting in New York, a 718 number signals you're local before anyone reads a single message. That first impression matters more than people admit.
Keep the number when you move
Plenty of people leave New York but keep their 718 number for family, old friends, and clients who still dial the number they've always known.
Recognized across the metro
718 isn't obscure. People in Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, White Plains, and out on Long Island in Hempstead and Levittown all recognize it as home turf.
Separate your work and personal life
Give out a 718 number for job hunting, freelance gigs, or marketplace listings, and keep your personal cell for people who actually know you.
Useful before you relocate
Moving to New York for a job or a lease? Getting a 718 number ahead of time lets you start local calls, texts, and apartment hunting without waiting until you land.
How to get a 718 phone number
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Start calling and texting
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Stay in control
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Get My 718 NumberAbout the 718 area code
Area code
718
State
New York
Overlay codes
212, 347, 646, 917
Cities served
12+
The 718 area code covers New York and stretches into Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and White Plains to the north, plus Hempstead, Brentwood, and Levittown out on Long Island. It's one of the most widely recognized area codes in the region simply because of how many people it touches every day.
718 shares its footprint with 212, 347, 646, and 917. All five codes serve overlapping parts of the same metro, so a 718 number sits right alongside those numbers rather than standing apart from them. That overlay setup is normal for New York and doesn't change how the number works for calls or texts.
Everything in this region runs on America/New_York time. If you're calling clients, landlords, or contacts across New York, Yonkers, or Long Island, a 718 number keeps your calls and texts on the same clock as the people you're reaching.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in New York?
The 718 area code sits inside one of the largest and most varied metro economies in the country, spanning New York and the surrounding cities in Westchester and Long Island.
Finance
New York's financial sector draws workers and freelancers from across the metro, many of whom use a local number for client calls without handing out a personal line.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across New York, Yonkers, and White Plains employ a large share of the local workforce, from clinicians to administrative staff.
Media and entertainment
New York's media industry, from publishing to production, pulls in talent and freelancers who often keep a separate number for pitches, auditions, and gig work.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 718 phone number?
You can claim a 718 number in the Ghost app in a few minutes. Pick the area code, confirm your number, and start calling and texting right away.
Which cities use the 718 area code?
718 serves New York along with Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, White Plains, Brentwood, Hempstead, and Levittown.
Does a 718 number work the same as a regular number for calls and texts?
Yes. You can call and text with your 718 number just like any other line, and you can pick it specifically because it reads as New York to anyone who sees it.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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