What area code is 680?
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680 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 680
Syracuse (overlay)Showing 12 of 324 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 680 sits on the map
Overlay of 315Coverage area
About the 680 region
680 covers Syracuse in New York, including Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Fulton and Hamilton. The code has been in service since 2017.
680 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 315 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 315.
Who called me from 680?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 680 does not prove the caller is really in the 680 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 680 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 680?+–
680 is a telephone area code serving Syracuse in New York, United States, in service since 2017.
Where is area code 680 located?+–
It covers Cayuga County, Chenango County, Cortland County and other counties, including Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Fulton and Hamilton in New York.
What cities are in area code 680?+–
Major communities on record include Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Fulton and Hamilton, among others. The code's territory spans the Syracuse region of New York.
What time zone is 680?+–
680 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 680 start?+–
680 entered service in 2017. Its history: overlaid on 315.
Why does area code 680 exist?+–
680 is an overlay of 315: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 680 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 680 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 680 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 680 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 680 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 315 instead.