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Area code 740

Area code 740 covers Newark, Ohio. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 740?

Area code 740 is assigned to Newark and the surrounding region in Ohio. Calls to numbers that start with 740 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

Licking CountyFairfield CountyDelaware CountyBelmont CountyMuskingum CountyAthens CountyWashington CountyJefferson CountyPerry CountyRoss CountyKnox CountyScioto CountyGuernsey CountyMarion CountyLawrence CountyGallia CountyCoshocton CountyFayette CountyPickaway CountyMonroe CountyPike County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.24%
  • Landline 71.76%
02 / MAP

Area code 740 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 Newark

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

Local timeNewark, OH--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Newark

WITHIN THE US740 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+1 740 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 740 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+1 740 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 740 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 740 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 740 555 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 740

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Frontier Communications
22%
AT&T
20%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Sinch
10%
Windstream Communications
10%
Others
26%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
37%
T-Mobile USA
29%
AT&T Mobility
28%
USA Mobility
3%
Sinch
2%
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 740

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(740) 200 Landline Kilbourne Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH
(740) 201 Landline Cheshire Center Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH
(740) 202 Mobile Coshocton AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(740) 203 Landline Delaware Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH
(740) 204 Landline Carroll Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH
(740) 205 Landline Lancaster Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH
(740) 206 Landline London Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH
(740) 207 Mobile Circleville T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(740) 208 Mobile Gallipolis Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(740) 209 Mobile Gallipolis Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 740

Where is area code 740 used?
Area code 740 serves Newark and the surrounding area in Ohio, including Licking County, Fairfield County, Delaware County, Belmont County, Muskingum County.
What city is area code 740 from?
The main city of area code 740 is Newark, OH.
What time zone is area code 740 in?
Area code 740 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 740 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 220. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 740 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 740 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 740 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 740 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 740 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 740?
Most landline blocks belong to Frontier Communications 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 740 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.76% of the number blocks are landline, 28.24% mobile.
How do I save a 740 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 740 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 740?
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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