Significant events for area code 716
| Date |
Details |
| 1947 | One of the original five area codes for New York. It covered the far western and southern areas of western New York. |
| 1954 | Area codes 716 and 315 were split with the 315 covering the north central area and 607 the south central area of New York. |
| November 15, 2001 | Area code 716 was split with the 585 area code covering the eastern area of 716. |
| November 16, 2023 | Area code 716 was overlaid with 624 area code covering the eastern area of 716. |