Question 1

What is the area code for Buffalo?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Buffalo, New York is 716. Buffalo is now served by 2 area codes in total: 716, 624.

Question 2

How many area codes does Buffalo have?

Accepted Answer

Buffalo has 2 area codes: 716, 624.

Question 3

Why does Buffalo have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Buffalo used up the numbers available in its original area code (716, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Buffalo number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (716 or 624) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Buffalo, New York

Area codes serving Buffalo