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Area code 716

Area code 716 covers Buffalo, New York. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New York Major City: Buffalo Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 624/716
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 716?

Area code 716 is assigned to Buffalo and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 716 are routed to this area.

Area code 716 shares its territory with 624. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Erie CountyNiagara CountyChautauqua CountyCattaraugus County

Line types

  • Mobile 31.41%
  • Landline 68.59%
02 / MAP

Area code 716 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 Buffalo

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

Local timeBuffalo, NY--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Buffalo

WITHIN THE US716 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+1 716 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 716 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+1 716 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 716 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 716 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 716 555 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 716

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
37%
Windstream Communications
10%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Sinch
8%
Spectrum
5%
Others
31%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
39%
AT&T Mobility
32%
T-Mobile USA
13%
Sinch
8%
USA Mobility
6%
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 716

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(716) 200 Landline Buffalo Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(716) 201 Landline Lockport Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(716) 202 Landline Hamburg Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(716) 203 Landline Dunkirk Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(716) 204 Landline Williamsville Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(716) 205 Landline Niagara Falls Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(716) 206 Landline Lancaster Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(716) 207 Mobile Buffalo AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(716) 208 Mobile Buffalo AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(716) 209 Landline Orchard Park Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY

Showing 10 of 764 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 716

Where is area code 716 used?
Area code 716 serves Buffalo and the surrounding area in New York, including Erie County, Niagara County, Chautauqua County, Cattaraugus County.
What city is area code 716 from?
The main city of area code 716 is Buffalo, NY.
What time zone is area code 716 in?
Area code 716 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 716 created?
Area code 716 was put into service on 1947-01-01.
Is 716 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 624. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 716 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 716 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 716 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 716 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 716 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 716?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon 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 716 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 68.59% of the number blocks are landline, 31.41% mobile.
How do I save a 716 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 716 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 716?
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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