What area code is 716?
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716 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 716
Buffalo3 communities on record for 716.
Where 716 sits on the map
Overlay: 624Coverage area
About the 716 region
716 covers Buffalo in New York, including Niagara Falls and Olean. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Buffalo region grew, 716 ran low on available numbers, so 624 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1954: split to create a part of 607; 2002: split to create 585; 2023: overlaid by 624.
Who called me from 716?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 716 does not prove the caller is really in the 716 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 716 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 716?+–
716 is a telephone area code serving Buffalo in New York, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 716 located?+–
It covers Erie County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County and other counties, including Niagara Falls and Olean in New York.
What cities are in area code 716?+–
Major communities on record include Niagara Falls and Olean. The code's territory spans the Buffalo region of New York.
What time zone is 716?+–
716 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 716 start?+–
716 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1954: split to create a part of 607; 2002: split to create 585; 2023: overlaid by 624.
Why do calls to 716 require 10-digit dialing?+–
716 shares its territory with overlay code 624. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 716 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 716 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 716 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 716 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 716 number regardless of where you physically live.