680 Area CodeSyracuse, NY
Area code 680 covers Syracuse and nearby communities in New York, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 706,000 people across 206 cities. It overlays 315, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Syracuse
- State
- New York (NY)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 315
Where is area code 680?
Area code 680 serves part of Syracuse, NY and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (315) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 680 Area Code
What is the 680 area code?
The 680 area code serves Syracuse, New York, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 680 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 680 created?
The 680 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Syracuse once the existing area code 315 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 680 Area Code
The 680 area code serves Syracuse and surrounding areas in New York. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 315. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Syracuse
- Utica
- Rome
- Auburn
- Watertown
- Oswego
Got a call from a 680 number? It came from Syracuse, NY. Since 680 overlays with 315, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 680, Syracuse holds about 21% of the population; the rest is split across 205 smaller cities.
Syracuse Area Codes Overview
Syracuse is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 680 area code operates alongside 315. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 680 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 680 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | NY | 146,097 | 0% | 100% |
| Utica | NY | 63,660 | 0% | 100% |
| Rome | NY | 31,990 | 1% | 100% |
| Auburn | NY | 25,963 | 0% | 100% |
| Watertown | NY | 24,038 | 0% | 100% |
| Oswego | NY | 17,047 | 0% | 100% |
| Fort Drum | NY | 12,955 | 0% | 100% |
| Geneva | NY | 12,397 | 0% | 100% |
| Fulton | NY | 11,234 | 0% | 100% |
| Fairmount | NY | 10,224 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 680 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 311 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 680 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 76% robocalls
- ↓ 18% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)53%164
- Other28%86
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends6%19
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 680?
15% assigned to a telco
- 93% Landline
- 7% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (680)200- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)201- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)202- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)203- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)204- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)205- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)206- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)207- | Landline | Peerless Network Of New York |
| (680)208- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (680)209- | Landline | Frontier Comm Of Ny |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 680 Area Code
Who called me from a 680 number?
A 680 number is assigned to Syracuse, New York, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 680 code to look nearby, so a 680 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 311 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 680 code (76% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 680 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 680 is a normal, officially assigned code for Syracuse, New York. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 680 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 311 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 680 code (76% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 680 area code?
Repeated calls from different 680 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 680 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 311 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 680 code (76% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 680 number?
If you aren't expecting a 680 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 680 area code?
Block a single 680 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 680 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 680?
Area code 680 covers Syracuse and the surrounding area in New York, spanning 206 cities with about 706,465 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 315.
Is 680 a real area code?
Yes. 680 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Syracuse, New York. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 680 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 680 area code in?
The 680 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 680 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 680 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 680 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 680 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.