220 Area Code — Columbus, OH
Area code 220 serves Columbus and 3 other cities in Ohio. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 740, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Ohio
- Primary city
- Columbus
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2016
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 740
Overlay of 740
Cities Served by 220
The 220 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Ohio.
- Columbus
- Newark
- Mansfield
- Zanesville
About Area Code 220
Area code 220 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2016. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Ohio region anchored on Columbus.
220 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (740). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 220 are portable: a person who moved away from Columbus may still carry a 220 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 220 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Ohio, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (740). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Ohio.
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220 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 220?
Area code 220 is located in Ohio, primarily serving Columbus and surrounding cities including Newark, Mansfield, Zanesville. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 220 area code?
220 is a Ohio area code. It was put into service in 2016 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 740.
Is 220 a scam area code?
220 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Ohio. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 220 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 220 use?
Area code 220 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Ohio time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 220 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 220 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 220 and 740?
220 and 740 cover the same Ohio geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.