716 Area Code
Western New York, New York
Area code 716 is located in Western New York, New York. It covers Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 716?
Area code 716 is located in Western New York, New York. It covers Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 716
Area code 716 primarily serves the Western New York area of New York. The exact coverage includes Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Cheektowaga, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 716 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 716 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 716
Area code 716 was introduced in 1954 as a geographic area code serving Western New York, New York. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.