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Area code 234

Area code 234 covers Akron, Ohio. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Ohio Major City: Akron Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 234/330
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 234?

Area code 234 is assigned to Akron and the surrounding region in Ohio. Calls to numbers that start with 234 are routed to this area.

Area code 234 shares its territory with 330. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Summit CountyStark CountyPortage CountyTrumbull CountyMahoning CountyColumbiana CountyMedina CountyWayne CountyHolmes CountyTuscarawas County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.4%
  • Landline 67.6%
02 / MAP

Area code 234 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 Akron

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

Local timeAkron, OH--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Akron

WITHIN THE US234 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+1 234 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 234 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+1 234 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 234 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 234 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 234 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 234

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
17%
Fractel
12%
AT&T
9%
Spectrum
9%
Bandwidth
8%
Others
44%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
38%
AT&T Mobility
25%
T-MOBILE USA
21%
Sinch
9%
Boost Mobile
6%
Others
2%

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 234

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(234) 200 Landline Akron Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH
(234) 201 Mobile Youngstown Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(234) 202 Mobile Manchester (Summit) Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(234) 203 Mobile Canton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(234) 204 Landline Holmesville SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(234) 205 Mobile Akron T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(234) 206 Landline Akron SinchONVOY, LLC - OH
(234) 207 Mobile Canton AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(234) 208 Landline Akron SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(234) 209 Landline North Canton SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC

Showing 10 of 392 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 234

Where is area code 234 used?
Area code 234 serves Akron and the surrounding area in Ohio, including Summit County, Stark County, Portage County, Trumbull County, Mahoning County.
What city is area code 234 from?
The main city of area code 234 is Akron, OH.
What time zone is area code 234 in?
Area code 234 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 234 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 330. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 234 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 234 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 234 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 234 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 234 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 234?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch 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 234 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.6% of the number blocks are landline, 32.4% mobile.
How do I save a 234 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 234 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 234?
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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