Area Code 716
Buffalo, NY — New York
Area code 716 serves Buffalo and New York. Get a local 716 number to build instant presence in this market.
Split from 212 in 1954 to serve western New York and Buffalo. It later spun off Rochester's 585 to remain Buffalo-focused.
State
New York (NY)
Capital: Albany
Time Zone
ET
Eastern Time (ET)
Region
Northeast
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 716 cover?
Area code 716 serves communities across New York. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Buffalo
- Niagara Falls
- Cheektowaga
- Tonawanda
- Amherst
New York phone number landscape
New York's 19 area codes include the iconic 212 for Manhattan — one of the most prestigious business numbers in the world — alongside codes for Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Long Island.
Number format
When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.
History of Area Code 716
Split from 212 in 1954 to serve western New York and Buffalo. It later spun off Rochester's 585 to remain Buffalo-focused.
Why get a 716 area code number?
A local 716 number gives your business a genuine connection to the New York market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Buffalo customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Buffalo's revival is led by a medical campus and cross-border trade with Canada at the Peace Bridge. Customs brokers and healthcare-research firms rely on a 716 number for western New York identity.
Professional Credibility
A 716 number anchors your business in Buffalo and New York, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.
Higher Answer Rates
Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 716 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
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How to obtain a 716 phone number.
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Benefits of a local New York number
A 716 area code tells New York customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 716 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
- Build local trust and brand recognition without a physical office.
- Keep your personal number private with a dedicated 716 business line.
Why local numbers win
Frequently asked about 716
Area code 716 covers Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Amherst in New York. It is the primary area code for this region.
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