716 Area Code — Buffalo, NY
Area code 716 serves Buffalo and 3 other cities in New York. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- New York
- Primary city
- Buffalo
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 716
The 716 area code covers 4 cities and communities in New York.
- Buffalo
- Niagara Falls
- Cheektowaga
- Tonawanda
About Area Code 716
Area code 716 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New York region anchored on Buffalo.
716 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 716 line.
Mobile numbers in 716 are portable: a person who moved away from Buffalo may still carry a 716 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 716 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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716 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 716?
Area code 716 is located in New York, primarily serving Buffalo and surrounding cities including Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 716 area code?
716 is a New York area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 716 a scam area code?
716 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New York. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 716 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 716 use?
Area code 716 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 716 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 716 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.