Cattaraugus, New York

Where Is Area Code 716?

Area code 716 is in western New York. It serves Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and other communities near the eastern end of Lake Erie and along the Niagara River. In Cattaraugus County, area code 716 covers communities such as Olean and Salamanca.

Area code 716 now serves parts of two counties: Erie County and Niagara County. It also serves nearby communities that are tied to the Buffalo and Niagara Falls calling region. Cattaraugus is in western New York, south of Buffalo, and some places in the county have long been connected to the 716 region.

The area includes well-known geographic features such as Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and Niagara Falls. Buffalo sits on the shore of Lake Erie, and Niagara Falls lies on the United States-Canada border. These landmarks make 716 one of the best-known area codes in upstate New York.

History of Area Code 716

Area code 716 was established in 1947 as one of the original area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. It originally covered a much larger part of western New York. Over time, population growth and rising demand for phone numbers led to changes in the region.

In 2001, area code 716 was split, and much of its former territory moved to area code 585. After that split, 716 remained in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls area. In 2023, area code 624 was added as an overlay to the same geographic region, which means new numbers in the area can use either 716 or 624.

Key Facts About Area Code 716

• Area code 716 is in New York State and is most closely associated with Buffalo.
• Area code 716 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 716 was created in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes.
• Area code 716 was split in 2001, when area code 585 was created for Rochester and surrounding areas.
• Area code 716 now serves the Buffalo-Niagara Falls region in western New York.
• Area code 624 began overlaying area code 716 in 2023.
• Major landmarks in the 716 region include Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, and the Niagara River.
• Major institutions in the 716 region include the University at Buffalo and Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 716 in?

Area code 716 is in New York.

What major cities use area code 716?

Major cities that use area code 716 include Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, Lackawanna, Olean, and Salamanca.

Is area code 716 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 716 is a geographic area code in western New York.