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Area code 440

Area code 440 covers Willoughby, Ohio. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Ohio Major City: Willoughby Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 436/440
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 440?

Area code 440 is assigned to Willoughby and the surrounding region in Ohio. Calls to numbers that start with 440 are routed to this area.

Area code 440 shares its territory with 436. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Cuyahoga CountyLake CountyLorain CountyAshtabula CountyGeauga County

Line types

  • Mobile 33.91%
  • Landline 66.09%
02 / MAP

Area code 440 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 Willoughby

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

Local timeWilloughby, OH--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Willoughby

WITHIN THE US440 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+1 440 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 440 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+1 440 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 440 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 440 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 440 555 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 440

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
32%
Lumen Technologies
14%
Windstream Communications
13%
Verizon Business
11%
Sinch
7%
Others
24%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
45%
T-MOBILE USA
25%
AT&T Mobility
18%
USA Mobility
7%
Sinch
5%
Others
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 440

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(440) 200 Landline Parkman BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH
(440) 201 Landline Bedford AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH
(440) 202 Landline Berea AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH
(440) 203 Mobile Lorain USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(440) 204 Landline Lorain BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF OHIO, LLC
(440) 205 Landline Mentor AT&TOHIO BELL TEL CO
(440) 206 Landline Austinburg Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM WESTERN RESERVE, INC.
(440) 207 Mobile Berea Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(440) 208 Mobile Brecksville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(440) 209 Landline Mentor AT&TOHIO BELL TEL CO

Showing 10 of 758 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 440

Where is area code 440 used?
Area code 440 serves Willoughby and the surrounding area in Ohio, including Cuyahoga County, Lake County, Lorain County, Ashtabula County, Geauga County.
What city is area code 440 from?
The main city of area code 440 is Willoughby, OH.
What time zone is area code 440 in?
Area code 440 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 440 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 436. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 440 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 440 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 440 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 440 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 440 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 440?
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 440 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 66.09% of the number blocks are landline, 33.91% mobile.
How do I save a 440 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 440 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 440?
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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