716 Area Code – Buffalo Zip Codes, Map & Time Zone

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📞 716 Area Code — Quick Reference
📍 LocationBuffalo, New York
🕐 Time ZoneEastern (UTC-5/UTC-4)
🗓️ StatusActive — Geographic

Area code 716 is assigned to Buffalo, New York. Whether you received an unexpected call from this number or you’re trying to figure out where a 716 number is based, this guide covers the exact location, time zone, spam reputation, blocking instructions, and which cities fall under this code.

📍 Where Is the 716 Area Code Located?

The 716 area code is located in New York, primarily serving Buffalo and the surrounding region. It’s a standard geographic area code under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Keep in mind that mobile number portability means someone could carry a 716 number with them after moving — so the code tells you where the number was issued, not necessarily where the person is right now.

716 Area Code — Location Details
State/ProvinceNew York (NY)
Major CityBuffalo
CountryUnited States (+1)
Time ZoneEastern (UTC-5/UTC-4)
TypeGeographic — Standard
NANPA StatusActive

🕐 716 Area Code Time Zone

The 716 area code operates in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5/UTC-4). Here’s how it compares to other US time zones:

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Time ZoneDifference from 716
Eastern TimeSame time
Central Time-1 hour
Mountain Time-2 hours
Pacific Time-3 hours
💡 Calling Tip: Reach someone in the 716 area between 10 AM – 4 PM their local time for the best chance of an answer. Calls outside those hours are more likely to be screened or ignored.

🛡️ Is 716 Area Code Spam or Scam?

Is a 716 call spam? Not necessarily — 716 is a legitimate area code serving Buffalo and surrounding areas. That said, scammers routinely spoof 716 numbers to make their calls look local. The general rule: if you don’t recognize the number and they don’t leave a voicemail, it’s probably junk.

⚠️ Red Flag: If a 716 caller demands immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto — hang up. No legitimate organization uses these methods. Verify by calling the company’s official number directly.

How to verify: Don’t call back the number — look up the official number for whatever organization the caller claimed to represent and call that instead. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes to check if others have reported it as spam.

📵 How to Block 716 Spam Calls & Texts

Block on iPhone

  1. Open Phone → tap Recents
  2. Tap ⓘ next to the 716 spam number
  3. Scroll down → “Block this Caller”
  4. Silence all unknowns: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers → ON

Block on Android

  1. Open Phone → find the 716 number
  2. Tap ⋮ menu → “Block number”
  3. For broader blocking: Settings → Blocked numbers → Unknown toggle ON

Report Spam

  1. Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
  2. Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  3. Register at donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222

🔍 Who Called from 716? Reverse Lookup

  1. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes — catches ~70% of unknown callers
  2. Check Whitepages.com or Truecaller.com
  3. Search 800notes.com for community reports
  4. No voicemail left? Almost certainly spam — legitimate callers leave messages
⚠️ One-Ring Scam: If a 716 number rings once and hangs up, do NOT call back. This scam connects you to a premium-rate line that charges your bill.

🔗 Nearby Area Codes

CodeLocationTime Zone
646Manhattan, New YorkEastern
347Brooklyn, New YorkEastern
917Manhattan, New YorkEastern
929Brooklyn, New YorkEastern
516Hempstead, New YorkEastern

❓ 716 Area Code — FAQ

What state is 716 area code in?
The 716 area code is in New York, serving Buffalo and surrounding areas.
What city does 716 cover?
716 primarily covers Buffalo and nearby communities in New York.
Is 716 toll-free?
No. 716 is a geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888.
What time zone is 716?
Eastern (UTC-5/UTC-4).
Is 716 a scam?
716 is legitimate — it serves real people in Buffalo. But scammers may spoof 716 numbers. Verify suspicious callers independently.
Why do I keep getting 716 calls?
Repeated 716 calls without a known contact are likely robocalls. Use your phone’s Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Can I get a 716 number remotely?
Yes — VoIP services like Google Voice offer 716 numbers regardless of where you live.
Is 716 cell or landline?
716 covers both. US area codes don’t distinguish between mobile and landline.
How do I block 716 calls?
iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: Phone → Settings → Blocked numbers. For area-code blocking, use Truecaller or RoboKiller.

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Updated April 2026 · Data from NANPA & FCC · areacodess.org/