Ohio area codes
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- Ohio
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Ohio is served by 12 area codes, from 216 in 1947 to 380 in 2016. 4 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in Ohio
Ohio is served by 12 area codes. 216 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 380 is the newest, activated in 2016.
Ohio area code map
Ohio sits in the Eastern Time zone, with its 12 codes spread across the state.
Ohio area codes by city
These are the Ohio cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Columbus
Toledo
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Newark
Parma
Overlay codes and dialling rules in Ohio
4 of Ohio’s 12 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in Ohio
These Ohio area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Ohio area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 614 | Columbus | 754 |
| 440 | Parma | 630 |
| 740 | Zanesville | 589 |
| 330 | Akron | 570 |
| 513 | Cincinnati | 565 |
| 216 | Cleveland | 481 |
| 419 | Toledo | 448 |
| 937 | Dayton | 443 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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Questions
How many area codes does Ohio have?
Ohio has 12 area codes: 216, 220, 234, 330, 380, 419, 440, 513, 567, 614, 740, 937.
What is the main area code for Columbus?
The main area code for Columbus is 380.
Which Ohio area code is oldest?
Area code 216 is the oldest in Ohio, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Ohio?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 4 of Ohio’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which Ohio area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 614 (Columbus) drew the most reports of any Ohio code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 754 numbers reported.
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