🇺🇸 216 area code
Area code 216 covers Cleveland and the surrounding area in Ohio. Enter a 216 number below for a free check before you call back.
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Time zone: Eastern (UTC−5)
- In service since 1947
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Area code 216 at a glance
Cities in area code 216
- Cleveland
Is a 216 call a scam?
An area code tells you where a number was first assigned, not where the caller is. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, and internet (VoIP) numbers can be picked in any area code — so a 216 number can be calling from anywhere.
Robocallers exploit that with "neighbor spoofing": showing a 216 number to people in Ohio because a local-looking call is more likely to be answered. If a 216 call claims to be your bank, the IRS or a delivery company, hang up and call the official number yourself.
About area code 216
216 is one of the original North American area codes, created in 1947 when AT&T and the Bell System first divided the continent into numbering plan areas.
As the region grew, 330 and 440 were carved out of or added to 216.
FAQ
Area code 216 questions
Sources: NANPA NPA database (11/04/2026) and Google libphonenumber. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where its owner is today.
Where is area code 216?
Area code 216 is in Ohio, United States. It covers Cleveland.
What time zone is area code 216?
216 is in the Eastern (UTC−5) time zone, and observes daylight saving time.
When did area code 216 start?
216 entered service in 1947.
How do I find out who called me from 216?
Enter the full number in the lookup at the top of this page. The free check confirms whether the number is valid and shows its carrier, line type and region; a full report adds owner and public-web records where they are available.
Why am I getting calls from area code 216?
If you live in or near Ohio, they may be genuinely local — or robocalls spoofing a local-looking number. Unknown 216 callers who will not leave a message are best looked up before you call back.
Got a call from 216?
Run the free check first — validity, carrier, line type and region — and unlock the full report only if you need it.