Where is Area Code 329?
Area code 329 is assigned to southeastern New York and acts as an overlay to the existing 845 area code. This region encompasses several major communities, including New City, Poughkeepsie, and Spring Valley. By functioning as an overlay, 329 covers the same territory as 845, ensuring a continued supply of phone numbers for residents and businesses as the population and demand for telecommunications expand.
For the official boundaries or details about area code 329, contact:
- North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)
NANPA Mailing Address
One Tower Center Boulevard
Suite 800
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
NANPA Customer Support
Tel: 1-866-623-2282
Email: support@nanpa.com
Fax: 571-363-3838
Website: www.nationalnanpa.com
Additionally, New York state telecommunications oversight is provided by:
- New York State Public Service Commission
Three Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1350
Phone: 1-800-342-3377
Website: www.dps.ny.gov
What Time Zone is Area Code 329?
Area code 329 is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). This means it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during daylight saving months. All covered communities, including New City, Poughkeepsie, and Spring Valley, follow this time zone.
For authoritative time zone resources:
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Phone: 301-975-6478
Website: Time Zone Resources – NIST
History of the 329 Area Code
The 329 area code was implemented as an overlay to address the exhaustion of available phone numbers in the 845 region. The rapid growth in population, new businesses, and increased cellphone and internet-based devices contributed to the need for a new set of phone numbers.
Key Timeline Facts:
- 2022: NANPA and the New York Public Service Commission proposed the 329 overlay due to increasing phone number demand within the 845 region.
- 2023: The 329 area code overlay went into effect, and ten-digit dialing became mandatory for all local calls in this region.
- All existing numbers retained their 845 area code; new numbers may now be assigned with the 329 prefix.
How Many People Use the 329 Area Code?
As a newly implemented overlay, area code 329 is gradually being assigned to new phone numbers in southeastern New York. The broader 845/329 region serves over 1.5 million people, although most current users still have numbers with the 845 area code. Over time, the 329 code will be increasingly used as additional numbers are required for landlines, cell phones, and other connected devices.
Is the 329 Area Code Toll-Free?
No, area code 329 is not a toll-free number. It is a geographic area code serving southeastern New York. Calls to or from area code 329 are billed according to standard calling rates defined by your phone provider and calling plan.
Common toll-free codes in the U.S. include: 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888.
For more about toll-free numbers:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 1-888-225-5322
Website: FCC