216 Area Code — Ohio
216 is a North American Numbering Plan area code for Ohio, the United States. It covers about 943,676 people in 8 towns and 49 ZIP codes, including Cleveland, Lakewood and Euclid.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Area code | 216 |
| Country | United States (+1) |
| State / province | Ohio |
| Type | Shares its towns with 440 |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Population covered | 943,676 |
| Towns covered | 8 |
| ZIP codes | 49 |
| Approx. centre | 41.516, -81.654 |
Where area code 216 is used
Area code 216 is assigned to Ohio, the United States, inside the North American Numbering Plan. Numbers in the code are written (216) NXX-XXXX at home and +1 216 NXX-XXXX when dialled from outside Canada and the United States. Since the NANP moved to 10-digit dialling you must always include the area code, even for a local call.
Other area codes in this footprint: 440. They serve towns in the same territory, so a single street can contain numbers from more than one code. That is normal in the NANP and does not change how you dial.
Towns and cities in area code 216
The 8 towns below are the largest in the 216 footprint, ranked by population. Every one of them links to its own page with the full list of area codes and ZIP codes for that town.
| Town | County | Population | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | Cuyahoga County | 731,447 | 40 |
| Lakewood | Cuyahoga County | 50,018 | 1 |
| Euclid | Cuyahoga County | 41,855 | 3 |
| Beachwood | Cuyahoga County | 36,678 | 1 |
| Maple Heights | Cuyahoga County | 23,285 | 1 |
| Rocky River | Cuyahoga County | 21,532 | 1 |
| Independence | Cuyahoga County | 20,577 | 1 |
| Brookpark | Cuyahoga County | 18,284 | 1 |
Counties covered
| County | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | 49 |
Other area codes serving the same towns
Nearby area codes
How to dial area code 216
- Within North America: 216 + 7-digit number (216-NXX-XXXX). The leading 1 is optional on a mobile phone and required on most landlines for long-distance.
- From abroad: your country's international prefix, then 1, then 216, then the 7-digit number — for example 00 1 216 NXX-XXXX from most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is 216?
216 is a North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Ohio, the United States. It covers about 943,676 people in 8 towns.
Is 216 a US or Canadian area code?
216 is a United States area code. Canada and the United States share the +1 country code, so both are part of the same numbering plan.
What time zone is area code 216 in?
Area code 216 is in the Eastern time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits?
Yes. Every NANP call now requires the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a local call.