740 Area Code
Ohio, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:45 AM
Area code 740 is in Ohio, USA, serving Newark, Lancaster, Marion and Zanesville. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:45 AM. 220 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1997.
| Area code | 740 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ohio, USA |
| Major cities | Newark, Lancaster, Marion, Zanesville, Athens, Chillicothe, Portsmouth, Steubenville |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 220 |
| In service since | 1997 |
| Dialing | Carriers must provide permissive 1+10D dialing for Foreign NPA Local Calls in areas where they provide optional EAS. 1+10 digit permissible required excluding CMRS providers |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 740?
Ohio, USA — including Newark, Lancaster, Marion, Zanesville and Athens.
What time zone is area code 740?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 740 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 740 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 740 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 740 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 740 … .
Is a call from 740 a scam?
Not by itself — 740 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.