Area code 624 covers Buffalo and surrounding areas in New York. It was activated in 2023 as an overlay of area code 716. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 716. For the full picture, see all New York area codes.
| State | New York |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Buffalo |
| Cities also served | Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Jamestown, West Seneca, Lockport, North Tonawanda |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | November 16, 2023 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 716 |
| Overlay codes | 716 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 624
Area code 624 serves Western New York — Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties, including the following cities and communities:
- Buffalo
- Niagara Falls
- Cheektowaga
- Tonawanda
- Jamestown
- West Seneca
- Lockport
- North Tonawanda
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 716, 585, 607.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 624 area code still in use?
Yes. 624 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Western New York — Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.
What is the difference between 624 and 716?
Today they share the same geographic territory in New York. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 624?
Area code 624 is an overlay of 716. Both codes serve the same region of New York.
Can I get a 624 number if I don't live in New York?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 624 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 624 a scam area code?
No. 624 is a legitimate, active area code for Western New York — Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 624 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real New York businesses, government offices, and residents.
What is the 624 area code?
Area code 624 is a telephone area code for Western New York, covering Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and four surrounding counties — Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus. It was activated on November 16, 2023, as an all-service overlay to the existing 716 area code.
Why was area code 624 created?
A 2022 NANPA analysis projected that area code 716 would exhaust its available central office prefixes in 2024. The New York Public Service Commission approved 624 as an overlay to ensure continued availability of new telephone numbers in the region.
Do I need to dial ten digits when calling a 624 number?
Yes. Because 624 is an overlay sharing the same geography as 716, all local calls within the 716/624 region require ten-digit dialing — the area code plus the seven-digit number.
Is a call between a 716 number and a 624 number a local call?
Yes. Calls between 624 and 716 area codes are local calls, and existing 716 customers were not required to change their numbers when 624 was introduced.
