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585 Area Code
Area code 585 is in New York, serving western New York around Rochester and the Genesee Valley. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 585 area code?
585 is a New York area code covering western New York around Rochester and the Genesee Valley. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 585 area code
- Rochester
- Greece
- Irondequoit
- Henrietta
- Brighton
- Webster
- Fairport
- Batavia
- Canandaigua
- Brockport
- Geneseo
- Albion
- Le Roy
Counties served by 585
Monroe County, Ontario County, Genesee County, Livingston County, Orleans County, Wyoming County and Allegany County.
Dialing 585
Rochester, NY is currently served by the single area code 585, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 585 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 585 area code
585 went into service on November 15, 2001, created when it was split from 716. It serves Rochester and the surrounding part of New York. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 585 a scam or spam risk?
585 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 585 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Rochester, NY or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
585 area code FAQ
Where is the 585 area code?
The 585 area code is in New York, covering western New York around Rochester and the Genesee Valley, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 585 area code?
Cities in the 585 area code include Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Henrietta, Brighton, Webster, Fairport, Batavia, Canandaigua and Brockport.
What time zone is 585 in?
585 is in the Eastern Time zone.
When did the 585 area code start?
585 went into service on November 15, 2001.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 585?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 585 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 585 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.