BUFFALO, N.Y. — The much-celebrated 716 area code, which encompasses Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties and has become synonymous with Western New York, might have to move over, as a new area code could be coming to the region by the middle of the next decade.

Is 716 a cell number?

Area code 716 is located in western New York and covers Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, and Niagara Falls. It is the only area code that serves the area.

Is area code 716 changing?

Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change. The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the dialing change.

Overview. Erie County is a metropolitan center located on the western border of New York State covering 1,058 square miles and consisting of three cities and 25 town governments. Buffalo serves as the county seat and is the second largest city in the State.