585 Area Code — Rochester, NY
Area code 585 serves Rochester and 3 other cities in New York. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- New York
- Primary city
- Rochester
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2001
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 585
The 585 area code covers 4 cities and communities in New York.
- Rochester
- Henrietta
- Greece
- Brighton
About Area Code 585
Area code 585 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2001. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New York region anchored on Rochester.
585 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 585 line.
Mobile numbers in 585 are portable: a person who moved away from Rochester may still carry a 585 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 585 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in New York, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New York.
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585 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 585?
Area code 585 is located in New York, primarily serving Rochester and surrounding cities including Henrietta, Greece, Brighton. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 585 area code?
585 is a New York area code. It was put into service in 2001 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 585 a scam area code?
585 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New York. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 585 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 585 use?
Area code 585 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard New York time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 585 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 585 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.