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440 Area Code
Area code 440 is in Ohio, serving northeastern Ohio suburbs ringing Cleveland, plus Lorain, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 436, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 440 area code?
440 is a Ohio area code covering northeastern Ohio suburbs ringing Cleveland, plus Lorain, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 440 area code
- Parma
- Lorain
- Elyria
- Mentor
- Strongsville
- Westlake
- North Olmsted
- North Royalton
- Solon
- Avon Lake
- Berea
- Willoughby
- Painesville
- Ashtabula
Counties served by 440
Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, Lake County, Geauga County and Ashtabula County.
440 overlay codes and dialing
The 440 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 436, 440. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 440. 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 440 area code
440 went into service on August 16, 1997, created when it was split from 216. It serves Cleveland and the surrounding part of Ohio, and today shares its territory with overlay code 436. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 440 a scam or spam risk?
440 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 440 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Cleveland, OH or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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440 area code FAQ
Where is the 440 area code?
The 440 area code is in Ohio, covering northeastern Ohio suburbs ringing Cleveland, plus Lorain, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 440 area code?
Cities in the 440 area code include Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor, Strongsville, Westlake, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Solon and Avon Lake.
What time zone is 440 in?
440 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 440 area code?
440 shares its territory with 436. Both codes (436, 440) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 440 area code start?
440 went into service on August 16, 1997.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 440?
Yes. Because 440 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 440 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 440 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.