716
Covers Western New York state
One of the original area codes of 1947
City facts
Niagara Falls area code
Area code for Western New York state: history, overlays and how to dial.
716
Niagara Falls uses area code 716.
About area code 716
How to call a number in Niagara Falls
Inside the US
1 (716) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 716 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Niagara Falls is on Eastern Time (ET); check the time before calling from another zone.
Niagara Falls quick facts
Niagara Falls was settled in 1679 and incorporated as a city on March 17, 1892.
Settled1679
Incorporated as a city1892March 17, 1892
CountyNiagara CountyNew York
Area code716Population48,198Census ACS estimateZIP codes514301, 14302, 14303…Elevation614 ft187 m
Time zoneEastern TimeET
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Niagara Falls, New York and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls uses area code 716.
When did area code 716 start?
Area code 716 is one of the original North American area codes of 1947.
What time zone is area code 716 in?
Niagara Falls is on Eastern Time (ET).
Sources: Area codes 716 and 624 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.