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614 Area Code
Area code 614 is in Ohio, serving Columbus and its central Ohio suburbs, mainly Franklin County. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 380, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 614 area code?
614 is a Ohio area code covering Columbus and its central Ohio suburbs, mainly Franklin County. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 614 area code
- Columbus
- Dublin
- Westerville
- Grove City
- Reynoldsburg
- Upper Arlington
- Gahanna
- Hilliard
- Pickerington
- Worthington
- Whitehall
- Bexley
- Groveport
- Grandview Heights
Counties served by 614
Franklin County, Delaware County and Fairfield County.
614 overlay codes and dialing
The 614 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 380, 614. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 614. 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 614 area code
614 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Columbus area ever since, with 380 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 614 a scam or spam risk?
614 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 614 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Columbus, OH or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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614 area code FAQ
Where is the 614 area code?
The 614 area code is in Ohio, covering Columbus and its central Ohio suburbs, mainly Franklin County, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 614 area code?
Cities in the 614 area code include Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington and Worthington.
What time zone is 614 in?
614 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 614 area code?
614 shares its territory with 380. Both codes (380, 614) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 614 area code start?
614 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 614?
Yes. Because 614 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 614 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 614 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.