216 Area Code
Ohio, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 216 is in Ohio, USA, serving Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood and Euclid. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 216 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ohio, USA |
| Major cities | Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Old Brooklyn, Shaker Heights, Maple Heights |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | Carriers must provide permissive 1+10D dialing for Foreign NPA Local Calls in areas where they provide optional EAS |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 216?
Ohio, USA — including Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Euclid and Cleveland Heights.
What time zone is area code 216?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 216 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 216 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 216 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 216 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 216 … .
Is a call from 216 a scam?
Not by itself — 216 is an ordinary geographic area code in Ohio. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.