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716 Area Code
Area code 716 is in New York, serving western New York, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Jamestown. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 624, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 716 area code?
716 is a New York area code covering western New York, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Jamestown. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 716 area code
- Buffalo
- Cheektowaga
- Amherst
- Tonawanda
- Niagara Falls
- West Seneca
- North Tonawanda
- Lockport
- Hamburg
- Lackawanna
- Jamestown
- Dunkirk
- Olean
- Salamanca
Counties served by 716
Erie County, Niagara County, Chautauqua County and Cattaraugus County.
716 overlay codes and dialing
The 716 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 624, 716. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 716. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 716 area code
716 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Buffalo area ever since, with 624 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 716 a scam or spam risk?
716 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 716 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Buffalo, NY or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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716 area code FAQ
Where is the 716 area code?
The 716 area code is in New York, covering western New York, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Jamestown, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 716 area code?
Cities in the 716 area code include Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, Niagara Falls, West Seneca, North Tonawanda, Lockport, Hamburg and Lackawanna.
What time zone is 716 in?
716 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 716 area code?
716 shares its territory with 624. Both codes (624, 716) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 716 area code start?
716 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 716?
Yes. Because 716 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 716 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 716 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.