Ohio · Eastern Time
234 Area Code
Area code 234 is in Ohio, serving northeastern Ohio, including Akron, Canton and Youngstown. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 330, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 234 area code?
234 is a Ohio area code covering northeastern Ohio, including Akron, Canton and Youngstown. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 234 area code
- Akron
- Canton
- Youngstown
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Warren
- Kent
- Massillon
- Stow
- Hudson
- Wooster
- Barberton
- Alliance
- Medina
- Boardman
Counties served by 234
Summit County, Stark County, Mahoning County, Trumbull County, Portage County, Wayne County, Medina County, Columbiana County, Tuscarawas County and Holmes County.
234 overlay codes and dialing
The 234 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 234, 330. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 330. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 234 area code
234 went into service on October 30, 2000 as an overlay of 330, relieving number exhaustion in the Akron area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 234 a scam or spam risk?
234 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 234 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Akron, OH or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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234 area code FAQ
Where is the 234 area code?
The 234 area code is in Ohio, covering northeastern Ohio, including Akron, Canton and Youngstown, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 234 area code?
Cities in the 234 area code include Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Cuyahoga Falls, Warren, Kent, Massillon, Stow, Hudson and Wooster.
What time zone is 234 in?
234 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 234 area code?
234 shares its territory with 330. Both codes (234, 330) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 234 area code start?
234 went into service on October 30, 2000 as an overlay of 330.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 234?
Yes. Because 234 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 234 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 234 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.