646 Area Code Specialist
Verify phone numbers, identify scams, and explore Manhattan's business districts covered by 646
Manhattan Only
Wall Street, Midtown, Upper East/West Side
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)
Area code 646 serves Manhattan exclusively and was introduced in 1999 as an overlay to the prestigious 212 area code. It primarily serves businesses, newer residents, and mobile services in Manhattan's most affluent neighborhoods and business districts.
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Area code 646 serves Manhattan's most prestigious business districts, luxury residential areas, and world-renowned cultural institutions.
Legitimate Manhattan businesses won't ask for SSN, passwords, or financial details over unsolicited 646 calls.
Scammers create urgency. Real investment opportunities don't require immediate decisions.
Use Google Voice (free) or a burner number for online shopping, dating apps, and business listings.
Look up 646 numbers on AreaCode.Codes before returning calls.
Report suspicious 646 calls to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Keep your main number private. Give out your secondary number for deliveries, rentals, and online accounts.
Number A (Private): Family, close friends, work, bank, medical
Number B (Public): Online shopping, dating apps, food delivery, social media, business listings
About 20% of Americans use this strategy. Popular options: Google Voice (free), carrier second lines ($10-20/month), or dual-SIM phones.
All 646 area code information sourced from NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration) and FCC public records. Scam data compiled from FTC reports and Manhattan business alerts.