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Area code 585

Area code 585 covers Rochester, New York. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New York Major City: Rochester Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 585?

Area code 585 is assigned to Rochester and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 585 are routed to this area.

Area code 585 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Monroe CountyGenesee CountyLivingston CountyAllegany CountyWyoming CountyOntario CountyOrleans CountyCattaraugus County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.19%
  • Landline 74.81%
02 / MAP

Area code 585 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Rochester

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeRochester, NY--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Rochester

WITHIN THE US585 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 585 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 585 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 585 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 585 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 585 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 585 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 585

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Frontier Communications
39%
Sinch
11%
Verizon
7%
Windstream Communications
7%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Others
29%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
41%
AT&T Mobility
28%
T-Mobile USA
20%
Sinch
10%
Boost Mobile
1%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 585

671 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(585) 200 Mobile East Rochester T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(585) 201 Mobile Batavia T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(585) 202 Mobile Rochester T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(585) 203 Mobile East Rochester AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(585) 204 Landline Dansville SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(585) 205 Mobile Middleport Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY
(585) 206 Landline Holley Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(585) 207 Landline Fillmore SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(585) 208 Mobile Rochester Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY
(585) 209 Landline Cuba Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY

Showing 10 of 671 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 585

Where is area code 585 used?
Area code 585 serves Rochester and the surrounding area in New York, including Monroe County, Genesee County, Livingston County, Allegany County, Wyoming County.
What city is area code 585 from?
The main city of area code 585 is Rochester, NY.
What time zone is area code 585 in?
Area code 585 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 585 created?
Area code 585 was put into service on 2001-11-15.
Is 585 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 585 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 585 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 585 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 585 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 585 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 585 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 585?
Most landline blocks belong to Frontier Communications and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 585 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.81% of the number blocks are landline, 25.19% mobile.
How do I save a 585 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 585 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 585?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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