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Area code 937

Area code 937 covers Dayton, Ohio. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Ohio Major City: Dayton Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 326/937
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 937?

Area code 937 is assigned to Dayton and the surrounding region in Ohio. Calls to numbers that start with 937 are routed to this area.

Area code 937 shares its territory with 326. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Montgomery CountyClark CountyGreene CountyMiami CountyLogan CountyDarke CountyShelby CountyClinton CountyHighland CountyUnion CountyBrown CountyChampaign CountyPreble County

Line types

  • Mobile 30.43%
  • Landline 69.57%
02 / MAP

Area code 937 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 Dayton

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

Local timeDayton, OH--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Dayton

WITHIN THE US937 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+1 937 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 937 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+1 937 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 937 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 937 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 937 555 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 937

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
31%
Lumen Technologies
14%
Brightspeed
10%
Frontier Communications
10%
Windstream Communications
6%
Others
28%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
31%
T-MOBILE USA
27%
Verizon Wireless
26%
USA Mobility
11%
T-Mobile USA
3%
Others
3%

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 937

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(937) 200 Landline Fairborn AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH
(937) 201 Mobile Dayton USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(937) 202 Landline Hollansburg Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH
(937) 203 Mobile Dayton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(937) 204 Mobile Dayton AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(937) 205 Mobile Hillsboro Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(937) 206 Mobile Springfield Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(937) 207 Mobile Springfield Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH
(937) 208 Landline Dayton AT&TOHIO BELL TEL CO
(937) 209 Mobile Marysville T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Showing 10 of 782 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 937

Where is area code 937 used?
Area code 937 serves Dayton and the surrounding area in Ohio, including Montgomery County, Clark County, Greene County, Miami County, Logan County.
What city is area code 937 from?
The main city of area code 937 is Dayton, OH.
What time zone is area code 937 in?
Area code 937 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 937 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 326. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 937 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 937 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 937 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 937 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 937 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 937?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 937 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 69.57% of the number blocks are landline, 30.43% mobile.
How do I save a 937 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 937 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 937?
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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