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The 973 area code reads as Newark and the surrounding New Jersey cities, home turf for Paterson, Elizabeth, Clifton, and more. You can pick 973 as your number inside the Ghost app and get a working second line in minutes, no new SIM or plan required.
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Why choose a 973 virtual phone number?
Look like you're already local
A 973 number tells buyers, landlords, or new contacts in Newark, Clifton, or Passaic that you're calling from the area, not from out of state.
Keep the number when you move
If you're leaving Newark or East Orange but want to stay reachable to family, old coworkers, or clients back home, 973 keeps that connection intact.
Job hunting in Essex and Passaic County
Applying for work in Newark or Paterson? A 973 callback number reads as local to hiring managers screening candidates from the region.
Separate work and personal calls
Run a side hustle or freelance gig out of Newark or Elizabeth without handing out your personal cell number to every client.
Dating in your own backyard
Matching with people around Bayonne or Clifton feels more natural when your number matches the area they already know.
Recognition that still means something
Long-time residents of Newark and Jersey City still associate 973 with home, so it carries weight even in a text thread.
How to get a 973 phone number
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Get My 973 NumberAbout the 973 area code
Area code
973
State
New Jersey
Overlay codes
201, 551, 732, 862, 908
Cities served
12+
The 973 area code covers Newark and a cluster of nearby New Jersey cities, including Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Clifton, Bayonne, East Orange, and Passaic.
973 shares its general region with the 201, 551, 732, 862, and 908 area codes, which cover overlapping and neighboring parts of New Jersey. If you already have a 973 number, you can keep it regardless of which of these codes a new contact happens to have.
The region runs on the America/New_York timezone, so calls and texts land on Eastern Time. That makes it easy to keep hours consistent with New York City and the rest of northern New Jersey.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Newark?
The 973 region centers on Newark, a major hub for northern New Jersey, alongside dense working cities like Paterson, Elizabeth, and Clifton.
Logistics and transportation
Newark's position near major shipping and transit routes makes logistics and freight a steady source of work across the region.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across Newark, Elizabeth, and Paterson employ a large share of the local workforce.
Education
Public and higher education institutions in Newark and the surrounding cities anchor jobs and community life throughout the 973 area.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 973 phone number?
You can pick a 973 number in the Ghost app and start calling and texting within minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier.
Which cities use the 973 area code?
973 serves Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Clifton, Bayonne, East Orange, and Passaic.
Do I need a new phone or SIM card to use a 973 number?
No. Ghost adds the 973 number to the app on your existing phone, so you keep your current device and personal number untouched.
What does Ghost Premium 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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