New York · Eastern Time  Updated August 2026

Area Code 624

Buffalo and surrounding communities

Area code 624 is Buffalo’s newest overlay. It went live in November 2023 across the same territory as 716, from Buffalo and Niagara Falls to Jamestown. Numbers have been issued since 2023, but a 624 caller ID is still far less common than 716: this guide covers what the code is, who might be calling, and what it means for your own number.

Getting calls from a 624 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
Largest cityBuffalo
Local time2:40 AM ET
Shares territory with716
Since2023
Good time to call?Early in Buffalo. Consider texting
Who called me?

Prefix info and spam patterns.

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Is this a scam?

Verdict, current patterns, and free blocking.

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Cities & ZIP codes

Every city in the 624, with ZIPs and internet type.

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Coverage map

Exactly where area code 624 reaches.

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Get a 624 number

New lines, porting, keeping your number.

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AT&T in the 624

Home internet, wireless, stores and moving help.

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Who called me from area code 624?

Quick answerA real 624 call comes from Buffalo or nearby communities, but 624 numbers are still much rarer than 716 ones, so treat an unfamiliar one with extra care: caller ID can be spoofed. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported prefixes from the region, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every assigned prefix belongs to a carrier - the registry will name each 624 prefix as it comes into service.

No 624 spam patterns have been reported yet: the code is too new. Spoofers imitate the established local codes first, so the current patterns below come from the 716 board.

Most-reported 716-region prefixes this monthReviewed August 2026
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(716) 273-XXXXLive callers + robocalls21
(716) 414-XXXXLive callers + robocalls14
(716) 477-XXXXRobocall-heavy10
(716) 412-XXXXRobocall-heavy9
(716) 233-XXXXLive callers + robocalls8

300 unwanted-call reports naming 624 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 29 – August 13, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is area code 624 a scam?

No. 624 is a legitimate Buffalo area code.

It’s one of the original 1947 codes and serves Buffalo and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realLive since November 2023; carrier prefixes are only beginning to roll out, so 624 numbers are still rare.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 624 numbers

The most common area code 624 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch.

Scripts currently circulating:

“U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 624

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 624 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours(same 624 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them?Your 624 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark:AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

624 area code prefix & carrier lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. 624 is so new that few or no carrier prefixes are in service yet: the registry below shows the standard service codes every area code reserves. Carrier prefixes will appear here as numbers ship; the guide 716 board shows what a mature registry for this region looks like.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a prefix does show, once assigned: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to.

0 carrier prefixes in the registry yet · checked monthly

PrefixAssignmentLine type
624-211Community servicesService code
624-311City servicesService code
624-411Directory assistanceService code
624-511Traffic informationService code
624-555Reserved (directory / fictional use)Service code
624-611Carrier customer serviceService code
624-700Carrier-specific servicesService code
624-711Telecommunications relayService code
624-811Call before you digService code
624-911Emergency servicesService code
624-950Carrier access (reserved)Service code
624-958Network testing (reserved)Service code
624-959Network testing (reserved)Service code
624-976Premium services (reserved)Service code

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 624

From Akron to Alden and Angola, these are the communities that call the 624 home. Each city below shows its key ZIP codes, the internet service available there, and a link to local AT&T details.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Akron14001, 14036, 14031AT&T Internet Air
Alden14004, 14102, 14040AT&T Internet Air
Angola14006, 14027, 14047AT&T Internet Air
Arcade14173, 14030, 14134AT&T Internet Air
Barker14012, 14008AT&T Internet Air
Bemus Point14785, 14712, 14756AT&T Internet Air
Brocton14716, 14769, 14166AT&T Internet Air
Buffalo14204, 14202, 14201AT&T Internet Air
Cassadaga14752, 14718, 14784AT&T Internet Air
Cattaraugus14719, 14070, 14041AT&T Internet Air
Cheektowaga14225, 14227, 14043Check address
Cherry Creek14723, 14726, 14732AT&T Internet Air
Clarence14031, 14086, 14032AT&T Internet Air
Clarence Center14031, 14032, 14051AT&T Internet Air
Corfu14036, 14056, 14040AT&T Internet Air
Cuba14727, 14714, 14739AT&T Internet Air
Delevan14042, 14173, 14134AT&T Internet Air
Depew14043, 14026, 14225AT&T Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

624 area code map

Coverage area

Area code 624 covers the Buffalo area: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties. Hover the map for each one.

Overlay codes

One more code, 716, covers the exact same territory as 624. Its full guide is linked in the Nearby section below.

Major cities

Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, West Seneca, North Tonawanda.

Where 624 sits in New YorkAll 24 codes ›
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BuffaloAmherstCheektowagaNiagara FallsWest SenecaNorth Tonawanda
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Counties covered by the 624 area code

The 624 area code serves 5 counties in New York - the largest by population below.

Erie County
Share of combined population68%
Population950,602
Niagara County
Share of combined population15%
Population209,570
Chautauqua County
Share of combined population9%
Population124,105
Cattaraugus County
Share of combined population5%
Population75,475

All 5 counties: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Orleans.

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 624 also reaches parts of Genesee County, Allegany County, Wyoming County, Orleans County.

The 624, explained

Area code 624: more than a number in Buffalo

In Buffalo, a new area code is a population milestone. The 624 went live in November 2023, the second code layered over the same territory as 716, and the clearest sign yet of how the region keeps growing. Carrying one today marks you as one of the area’s newest arrivals: the numbers are only beginning to ship.

The map tells its own story: Buffalo and surrounding communities, with no overlay on its territory. The area and the code are still one and the same - rare in New York and getting rarer nationwide.

Keeping a 624 matters here. An existing 624 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S.

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Internet, wireless & stores in the 624

AT&T home internet in area code 624

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 624, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 624? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to area code 624?

Set up home internet in area code 624 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 624 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or AT&T Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
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AT&T wireless in area code 624

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 624. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 624 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Buffalo are a tap away.

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AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Need a new 624 number? Ask when you activate a line, and porting an existing 624 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 624 ›

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Get a 624 phone number

New 624 numbers are issued as existing numbers recycle back into the pool. When you activate a new line, personal or business, you can pick your area code during activation. Already have one you love? Porting protects it when you switch.

For you

Pick a 624 during new-line activation - in the app or in a store. Moving to Buffalo? Port your number in, or start fresh with a local one.

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For your business

A 624 number on your signage and caller ID reads as established in Buffalo - and local numbers see higher answer rates than out-of-area or toll-free lines.

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AT&T stores in area code 624

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 624? These stores answer on 624 numbers - walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help:

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

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All AT&T stores in the 624 region

Every store below answers on a local 716-region number. Tap any number to call.

18 AT&T stores with 624 numbers

International Calling from Area Code 624

Calling abroad from area code 624? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Calling area code 624 from overseas? Dial your country’s exit code, then 1 624 and the number - full steps in How to dial a 624 number.

Where the 624 calls most:Dominican RepublicChinaJamaicaMexicoEcuador

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 624’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 624 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile).

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

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624 area code quick facts & dialing

Time zoneEastern
Overlays716same map, same region
In service2023newest layer over the 716 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired across the region
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.56Mcounties served, Census 2023

How to dial a 624 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)624 + 7-digit number(624) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 624 + 7-digit number1 (624) 555-0100
Calling 624 from another country+1 624 + 7-digit number+1 624 555 0100
From a mobile phone(624) + 7-digit number(624) 555-0100

A short history of area code 624

Approved as numbering relief for the 716 region and live since November 2023, 624 is the second code to serve this territory. It exists for one reason: the region keeps growing, and the 716 pool of assignable numbers was running low.

1947Assigned as one of the original 86 codes
2001Territory split off as 585
2023624 goes live as an overlay in November

Area code 624 vs the related codes

CodeAddedTypeWhere it works
6242023OverlayBuffalo and surrounding communities
7161947OriginalSame territory as 624

Same rates, same local dialing: a number from any code in the region works exactly like a 624.

Nearby & related area codes

Browse area codes by state: New York (22) · California (41) · Texas (29) · Florida (23) · all 50 states ›

Area code 624 FAQ

What area code is 624?
624 is the newest area code for Buffalo and the surrounding communities in New York. It went live in November 2023 and covers the exact same territory as 716.
Is area code 624 real or a scam?
624 is a legitimate New York area code, but it is brand new and numbers are still rare. If you get a 624 call today and you don’t know anyone with a new local number, be cautious: spoofing a new code is a known scam tactic. AT&T ActiveArmor labels suspected spam automatically.
Why did the 716 region get another area code?
Growth. The 716 pool was projected to run out of assignable numbers, so regulators approved 624 as an all-services overlay. Nothing changes for existing numbers; new lines simply start drawing from the new code.
Does 624 change my existing number?
No. Overlays never change existing numbers. Your 716 number stays exactly as it is; 624 only affects newly issued numbers.
How do I get a 624 number?
You don’t choose it directly: carriers assign numbers from whichever local code has inventory. As the older pool empties, new AT&T lines in the region will increasingly come with 624. There is no fee or action needed.
What area does 624 cover?
The full 716 territory: Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Erie and Niagara County, including Akron, Alden, Amherst and the communities listed on this page.
When did 624 go live?
November 2023. It was approved as relief for the 716 numbering region, and carriers began activating it then. Numbers are still being issued gradually.
What time zone is area code 624?
Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter, UTC-4 during daylight saving. The live local time is at the top of this page.
How do I dial a 624 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 624 plus the seven-digit number, the same as every code in the region. From outside the U.S., add the +1 country code first.
Why did I get a call from a 624 number?
Either someone with a brand-new local number, or a spoofed caller ID. Because 624 numbers are still scarce, an unfamiliar 624 call deserves more suspicion than a 716 call. Let it go to voicemail; real callers leave messages.
Is 624 a toll-free number?
No. 624 is a geographic area code for the Buffalo region, not a toll-free prefix. U.S. toll-free numbers start with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.
What’s the difference between 624 and 716?
Age, and nothing else that matters day to day. 716 is the region’s established code; 624 is the 2023 newcomer. They cover the same map, calls between them are local, and both dial with 10 digits.
Can I keep a 624 number if I move?
Yes. Numbers port: a 624 number goes with you to a new phone, a new carrier or a new city anywhere in the U.S., just like any other area code.
Why did I get a text message from a 624 number?
Treat it carefully. Scam texts often rotate onto new codes because the numbers have no reputation yet. Don’t reply or tap links; forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor filters known scam senders automatically.
Will a 624 number work everywhere?
Yes. It’s a standard North American number: calls, texts and apps treat it like any local number. Some older web forms may not recognize very new codes at first; that resolves as databases update.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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