Ohio area codes
- Area codes in
- 12
- State
- Ohio
- 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 8 October 2026
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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.
| Primary city | Region | Overlay of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | Cleveland | — | 1947 | — | 555 | |
| 220 | Newark | — | 2015 | 740 | 269 | |
| 234 | Akron | — | 2000 | 330 | 323 | |
| 330 | Akron | — | 1996 | — | 627 | |
| 380 | Columbus | — | 2016 | 614 | 189 | |
| 419 | Toledo | — | 1947 | — | 380 | |
| 440 | Parma | — | 1997 | — | 747 | |
| 513 | Cincinnati | — | 1947 | — | 607 | |
| 567 | Toledo | — | 2002 | 419 | 277 | |
| 614 | Columbus | — | 1947 | — | 742 | |
| 740 | Zanesville | — | 1997 | — | 504 | |
| 937 | Dayton | — | 1996 | — | 568 |
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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.
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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.
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Spam call reports in Ohio
These Ohio area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 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 (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 440 | Parma | 747 |
| 2 | 614 | Columbus | 742 |
| 3 | 330 | Akron | 627 |
| 4 | 513 | Cincinnati | 607 |
| 5 | 937 | Dayton | 568 |
| 6 | 216 | Cleveland | 555 |
| 7 | 740 | Zanesville | 504 |
| 8 | 419 | Toledo | 380 |
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 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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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, wherever an overlay operates. 4 of Ohio’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Ohio area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 440 (Parma) drew the most reports of any Ohio code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 747 numbers reported.
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