Think you’ve got a call from overseas because you see “732” on your caller ID? Hold on a sec, globetrotter! The 732 country code isn’t what it seems. Contrary to the misconception, there’s no country associated with the code 732.
732 country code
So, where does the 732 code hail from? It all boils down to location, location, location! The 732 code is actually an area code, specifically for parts of the U.S. state of New Jersey. Introduced in 1997, it covers regions in central and eastern New Jersey, encompassing places like New Brunswick, Toms River, and Perth Amboy.
But why wasn’t it designated a country code? Here’s the deal. Countries are assigned unique country codes as part of the international telephone numbering plan. These codes allow us to route calls to the right country efficiently. The 732 code, on the other hand, is a much smaller designation within a specific country – the United States – meant to manage phone numbers within a particular region.
So, the next time you see “732” on your caller ID, you can ditch the passport. It’s likely just your neighbor calling from down the street (or across the county) with the good ol’ 732 area code.
