Area Code 585
Area code 585 covers Rochester and nearby cities including Brighton, Irondequoit in New York, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 585 quick facts
| Location | Rochester, New York |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2001-11-15 |
| Nearby codes | 624, 716, 315, 680, 607, 289 |
| Carrier coverage | 671 prefixes; 33% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 1,108 complaints across 98 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 585 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 585 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 585 numbers:
- (585) 763-8145 — 333 complaints
- (585) 767-6102 — 258 complaints
- (585) 552-7560 — 50 complaints
- (585) 767-6107 — 41 complaints
- (585) 946-0002 — 28 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 585
Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 585
Area code 585 spans 671 prefixes, about 33% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC- NY, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY, FRONTIER TELEPHONE OF ROCHESTER, INC., NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 585 number.
Other New York area codes
- 212 — New York City
- 315 — Syracuse
- 329 — Kingston
- 332 — New York City
- 347 — New York City
- 363 — Nassau
- 465 — New York City
- 516 — Nassau
- 518 — Albany
- 607 — Binghamton
- 624 — Buffalo
- 631 — Brentwood
- 646 — New York City
- 680 — Syracuse
- 716 — Buffalo
- 718 — New York City
- 838 — Albany
- 845 — Poughkeepsie
- 914 — Westchester
- 917 — New York City
- 929 — New York City
- 934 — Riverhead
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 585?
Area code 585 covers Rochester and nearby cities including Brighton, Irondequoit in New York, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 585?
Area code 585 serves Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit in New York.
What time zone is area code 585 in?
Area code 585 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 585 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 585 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 585 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 585 a scam?
A 585 number is geographically tied to New York, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 585 a country code?
No. 585 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 585 number written for international dialing looks like +1 585 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.