Where Is Area Code 718?

           Area code number 718 is a telephone area code which serves New York City in the United States of America. It is overlaid by area code numbers 347 and 917. It covers the four outer boroughs of New York City, namely the boroughs of The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn.

           The area code was created in the year 1984. At the time of the creation of area code number 718, the area code was assigned only to the three boroughs of New York City, namely Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn. The borough of The Bronx was added to area code number 718 in the year 1992.

           The area code has been celebrated by various musicians. In the year 1998, the rapper Skinnee J. recorded a song which was entitled 718. A hip-hop band named Theodore Unit released an album which was entitled 718. Sir Benni Miles jeans have 718 Crew written on them.