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Toledo, OH Area Codes
Toledo is served by 2 area codes (419, 567). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 1, 2026
Area codes serving Toledo
Toledo sits in Ohio, part of the Midwest region and the Eastern Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 419, 567.
The original code is 419 (in service since 1947). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 419 | Northwestern and north-central Ohio, including Toledo, Lima and Mansfield | January 1, 1947 |
| 567 | Northwestern and north-central Ohio, including Toledo, Lima and Mansfield | January 1, 2002 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Lima
- Mansfield
- Sandusky
- Findlay
- Bowling Green
- Fremont
- Tiffin
- Norwalk
- Defiance
- Ashland
- Perrysburg
- Sylvania
- Bucyrus
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Toledo, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 419), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Toledo
Because Toledo is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Ohio, visit the Ohio area codes page.
Quick answers
Toledo area code FAQ
What area codes does Toledo use?
Toledo, OH is served by 2 area codes: 419, 567.
Which is the original Toledo area code?
419 is the original code for Toledo, in service since 1947; the others were added later for more numbers.
Do I need to dial the area code in Toledo?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.