585 area code
Rochester area, Eastern Time.Area code 585 covers Rochester, East Rochester, Batavia and 74 more places in New York, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Rochester
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 585 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 585 has 77. Each one's share is how many 585 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Rochester, NY.
- Rochester44%
- East Rochester4%
- Batavia4%
- Webster2%
Also: Fairport, Olean, Henrietta, Wellsville, Canandaigua, Albion, Geneseo, Victor, Spencerport, West Webster, Brockport, Attica + 61 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 585 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 585 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 585Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 585 area code
585 went into service on November 15, 2001, split off from 716. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 2001585 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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585 area code FAQ
What area code is 585?
585 is a New York area code for Rochester, East Rochester, Batavia, Webster and 73 more places.
What time zone is the 585 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 585 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 585 area code start?
On November 15, 2001. It was split from 716.
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