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Area code 216

Area code 216 covers Cleveland, Ohio. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Ohio Major City: Cleveland Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 216?

Area code 216 is assigned to Cleveland and the surrounding region in Ohio. Calls to numbers that start with 216 are routed to this area.

Area code 216 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Cuyahoga County

Line types

  • Mobile 34.87%
  • Landline 65.13%
02 / MAP

Area code 216 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Cleveland

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeCleveland, OH--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Cleveland

WITHIN THE US216 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 216 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 216 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 216 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 216 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 216 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 216 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 216

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
61%
Verizon Business
7%
Sinch
7%
Lumen Technologies
6%
Bandwidth
3%
Others
16%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
39%
T-MOBILE USA
30%
AT&T Mobility
15%
USA Mobility
15%
Sinch
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 216

608 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(216) 200 Mobile Cleveland AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(216) 201 Landline Cleveland AT&TOHIO BELL TEL CO
(216) 202 Landline Cleveland BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH
(216) 203 Mobile Cleveland T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(216) 204 Landline Cleveland AT&TOHIO BELL TEL CO
(216) 205 Landline Cleveland SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(216) 206 Landline Cleveland AT&TOHIO BELL TEL CO
(216) 207 Mobile Cleveland USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(216) 208 Landline Cleveland SinchONVOY, LLC - OH
(216) 209 Mobile Cleveland T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 216

Where is area code 216 used?
Area code 216 serves Cleveland and the surrounding area in Ohio, including Cuyahoga County.
What city is area code 216 from?
The main city of area code 216 is Cleveland, OH.
What time zone is area code 216 in?
Area code 216 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 216 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 216 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 216 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 216 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 216 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 216 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 216 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 216?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 216 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 65.13% of the number blocks are landline, 34.87% mobile.
How do I save a 216 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 216 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 216?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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