Area code 716
Area code 716 serves Buffalo and nearby parts of New York, including Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga and Jamestown. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 624 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 716 at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
| Main city | Buffalo |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 624 |
Cities in 716
- Buffalo
- Niagara Falls
- Cheektowaga
- Jamestown
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 716 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 716 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 716 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 716
What time zone is area code 716?
Area code 716 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 716?
Area code 716 is in New York. Its main city is Buffalo, and it also covers Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga and Jamestown.
What are the legal hours to call a 716 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 716?
624 covers the same area as 716, so numbers in the same town can have either code.