607 area code: Southern Tier of New York, time zone and cities
Area code 607 covers parts of the Southern Tier of New York, along the Pennsylvania border, including Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira and Corning. It was created in 1954.
Quick facts
- Location
- Southern Tier of New York
- State
- New York
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeLocal time now:
- Overlay
- No. 607 is the only area code for its area.
- In service since
- 1954
Cities and places in area code 607
- Binghamton
- Corning
- Cortland
- Delhi
- Elmira
- Hornell
- Ithaca
- Norwich
- Oneonta
- Waverly
- Deposit
- Owego
- Vestal
Counties
- Allegany County (part)
- Broome County
- Chemung County
- Chenango County
- Cortland County
- Delaware County
- Otsego County
- Schoharie County (part)
- Schuyler County
- Steuben County
- Sullivan County (part)
- Tioga County
- Tompkins County
- Yates County
Area codes that share or border 607
607 has no overlay. It is the only area code for its area.
Nearby
- 272 PA
- 315 NY
- 518 NY
- 570 PA
- 582 PA
- 585 NY
- 716 NY
- 814 PA
- 845 NY
Is a call from 607 a scam?
The area code alone says nothing about the caller. It shows where the number was set up. It does not show who is calling or where they are. The FTC says scammers can make any name or number show up on caller ID. This is called spoofing, and it can make a call look local when it comes from anywhere in the world.
Signs of a phone scam, from the FTC:
- The caller says you won a prize, but you have to pay to get it.
- The caller says you will be arrested or fined unless you pay right away. Real law enforcement and federal agencies do not call and threaten you.
- The caller insists you pay by gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or a payment app.
- The caller says they are from a government agency and asks for your Social Security number.
What to do:
- If you get a robocall, hang up. Do not press any number, which could lead to more robocalls.
- Ask your phone carrier what call blocking it offers.
- Report unwanted calls at DoNotCall.gov. If you lost money, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
How to get a 607 phone number
For an AI agent or a business
Our API lines are real T-Mobile mobile numbers for texts, or for texts and calls over SIP, rented by the month. Add "area_code": "607" to an order to ask for 607 numbers.
The area code is a request and is not guaranteed. Numbers come from our stock and from the carrier, so some can have another area code. If the carrier cannot fill the request within about an hour, we send numbers from other area codes.
Numbers for AI agents and businesses
For your own phone
Our T-Mobile Talk & Text line asks where your number should come from at checkout. If you live in the 607 area, give your address, and we ask the carrier for a number local to your ZIP code. The carrier picks the area code, so a 607 number is not guaranteed.
Our Unlimited line has no area code choice.
Questions about area code 607
Where is area code 607?
Area code 607 covers parts of the Southern Tier of New York, along the Pennsylvania border, including Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira and Corning. It was created in 1954.
What time zone is area code 607 in?
Eastern Time.
Does area code 607 have an overlay?
No. 607 is the only area code for its area.
When did area code 607 start?
NANPA lists 607 as in service since 1954.
Is a call from area code 607 a scam?
The area code alone does not make a call a scam. It shows where the number was set up. The FTC says scammers can make any number show up on caller ID. If you get a robocall, hang up without pressing any number, and report unwanted calls at DoNotCall.gov.
How can I get a phone number with area code 607?
For an AI agent or a business, add "area_code": "607" to an API order. For your phone, if you live in the 607 area, give your address at checkout for our T-Mobile Talk & Text line and we ask the carrier for a number local to your ZIP code. Either way the area code is a request and is not guaranteed.
Sources: NANPA area code database, file of November 3, 2026 (state, time zone, overlays, year in service); Wikipedia, "Area code 607", revision of May 22, 2026 (area, places and neighbors); FTC, "Phone Scams" and "How To Block Unwanted Calls" (call advice). Checked November 3, 2026.