585 Area Code
Covers Rochester and nearby communities in New York.
(585) 555-0142Area code 585 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 585, centered on Rochester, New York
43.1548, -77.6156
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 585 coverage map — centered on Rochester. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 585 come from Rochester and nearby communities in New York. It reaches roughly 210,000 people across places such as Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (585) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Monroe. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 585 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Rochester, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 585 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 585 spam calls.
Cities covered by 585
Cities & neighborhoods
- Rochester
- Brighton
- Irondequoit
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 585’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
585 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 585 a scam?
Area code 585 serves Rochester and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 585 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 585 number from abroad
Every 585 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 585 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 585 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 585 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 585 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 585 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 585 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 585: frequently asked questions
Where is the 585 area code located?
The 585 area code is located in New York, centered on Rochester. It covers Monroe and nearby communities including Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit.
What time zone is 585 in?
Area code 585 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Rochester on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 585?
Cities and areas that use 585 include Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit. Its primary city is Rochester, NY.
Do I need to dial 1 before 585?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 585. Ten-digit dialing (the 585 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 585 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 585 is a normal geographic area code for Rochester, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 585 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 585?
Area code 585 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.