716 Area Code
Covers Buffalo and nearby communities in New York.
(716) 555-0142Area code 716 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 716, centered on Buffalo, New York
42.8865, -78.8784
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 716 coverage map — centered on Buffalo. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Buffalo, NY on the map, area code 716 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 308,000 people across places such as Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Jamestown and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (716) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 716 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 716, its related area codes, and practical advice on 716 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 716
Cities & neighborhoods
- Buffalo
- Niagara Falls
- Cheektowaga
- Jamestown
- North Tonawanda
- South Lockport
- Tonawanda
- West Seneca
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 716’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
716 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 716 a scam?
Area code 716 serves Buffalo and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 716 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 716 number from abroad
Every 716 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 716 555-0142If 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 1 716 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 716 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 716 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 716 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 716 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 716: frequently asked questions
Where is the 716 area code located?
The 716 area code is located in New York, centered on Buffalo. It covers Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and nearby communities including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Jamestown, North Tonawanda, South Lockport.
What time zone is 716 in?
Area code 716 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Buffalo on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 716?
Cities and areas that use 716 include Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Jamestown, North Tonawanda, South Lockport. Its primary city is Buffalo, NY.
Do I need to dial 1 before 716?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 716. Ten-digit dialing (the 716 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 716 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 716 is a normal geographic area code for Buffalo, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 716 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 716?
Area code 716 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.