440 Area Code
Ohio, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 440 is in Ohio, USA, serving Parma, Lorain, Elyria and Mentor. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. 436 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1997.
| Area code | 440 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ohio, USA |
| Major cities | Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor, Strongsville, Westlake, North Olmsted, Avon Lake |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 436 |
| In service since | 1997 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit dialing permissible at service providers discretion excluding CMRS providers |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 440?
Ohio, USA — including Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor and Strongsville.
What time zone is area code 440?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 440 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 440 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 440 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 440 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 440 … .
Is a call from 440 a scam?
Not by itself — 440 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.