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USA Area code 624 - New York, NY

Area code 624 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area code for Western New York state in New York. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 395,613 residents across 10 cities and towns .

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Local time in 624 ?
-
Population served ?
0.4M
Overlay code ?
716
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 624?

A call from area code 624 most likely originates from New York or elsewhere in New York - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 1 624 number carries scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 624 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 624 residents see it.
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Cities in the 624 area code

Area code 624 serves the following 10 communities:

Erie County
Buffalo
Cattaraugus County
Olean
Chautauqua County
Jamestown
Dunkirk
Niagara County
Niagara Falls
Lockport

Area codes near 624 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the New York area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

Same geography as 624 (overlay codes)

These codes cover the exact same area as 624. A number starting with 716 could literally be your neighbor - overlay codes get assigned when 624's numbers run out.

Neighboring regions (codes next door)

These codes cover regions adjacent to 624. Common for calls from nearby cities and across county lines.

624 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 624 over the last 12 months.

1 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 98% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 0 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.6.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 624 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 January 2026: 1 reports Jan '26

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 6, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 624 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 1 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 624 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
1 reports · 100%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 6, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 624

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

624-275-0179
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jan 2, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 6, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 624 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 624 numbers around New York, New York? You can't legitimately block every 624 call without also missing legitimate ones from New York, New York - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 624 area code

Area codes 716 and 624 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and four surrounding counties in western New York. 716 was one of the original North American area codes established in 1947, while 624 was assigned to the identical numbering plan area (NPA) in 2023.

624 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 624?

Area code 624 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code for Western New York state in New York, primarily including New York and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 624 cover?

Area code 624 covers the New York, New York area.

Is 624 a real area code or a scam?

624 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 624 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 624 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from New York. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 624?

624 shares coverage with overlay code 716. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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