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Area code 220

Area code 220 covers Athens, Ohio. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Ohio Major City: Athens Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 220/740
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 220?

Area code 220 is assigned to Athens and the surrounding region in Ohio. Calls to numbers that start with 220 are routed to this area.

Area code 220 shares its territory with 740. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Athens CountyFairfield CountyLicking CountyMuskingum CountyLawrence CountyMarion CountyDelaware CountyWashington CountyPerry CountyCoshocton CountyMadison CountyJefferson CountyBelmont CountyMorgan CountyGallia CountyScioto CountyPickaway County

Line types

  • Mobile 39.57%
  • Landline 60.43%
02 / MAP

Area code 220 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 Athens

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

Local timeAthens, OH--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Athens

WITHIN THE US220 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+1 220 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 220 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+1 220 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 220 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 220 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 220 555 0123
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Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 220

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Fractel
42%
Sinch
32%
Bandwidth
5%
CoreTel Communications
4%
AT&T
4%
Others
14%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
44%
T-Mobile USA
27%
Verizon Wireless
15%
Sinch
9%
Boost Mobile
5%

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 220

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(220) 200 Landline Frazeysburg SinchONVOY, LLC - OH
(220) 201 Landline Zanesville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH
(220) 202 Landline Tiltonsville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH
(220) 203 Landline Zanesville BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH
(220) 204 Mobile Baltimore AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(220) 205 Mobile Kilbourne SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(220) 206 Landline The Plains SinchONVOY, LLC - OH
(220) 207 Mobile Lancaster T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(220) 208 Mobile Zanesville T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(220) 209 Mobile Steubenville T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Showing 10 of 139 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 220

Where is area code 220 used?
Area code 220 serves Athens and the surrounding area in Ohio, including Athens County, Fairfield County, Licking County, Muskingum County, Lawrence County.
What city is area code 220 from?
The main city of area code 220 is Athens, OH.
What time zone is area code 220 in?
Area code 220 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 220 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 740. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 220 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 220 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 220 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 220 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 220 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 220?
Most landline blocks belong to Fractel and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 220 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 60.43% of the number blocks are landline, 39.57% mobile.
How do I save a 220 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 220 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 220?
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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