Area code 585, Telephone prefix in Western New York, United States.
Area code 585 is a telephone prefix serving Rochester and eight surrounding counties in Western New York. The region spans urban centers and rural agricultural areas across multiple jurisdictions.
Area code 585 launched on November 15, 2001, created when it split from the older 716 prefix. This separation allowed the growing Rochester region to have its own dedicated number range.
The zone contains multiple educational institutions, including the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology, fostering technological advancement.
Residents making calls within 585 typically need to dial only the seven-digit number for local connections. Callers from outside the area must include the 585 prefix to reach someone within this region.
The geographical boundary of area code 585 follows county lines, resulting in certain ZIP codes that intersect with two different area codes.
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