234 Area Code — Akron, OH
Area code 234 serves Akron and 3 other cities in Ohio. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 330, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Ohio
- Primary city
- Akron
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2000
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 330
Overlay of 330
Cities Served by 234
The 234 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Ohio.
- Akron
- Canton
- Youngstown
- Warren
About Area Code 234
Area code 234 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2000. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Ohio region anchored on Akron.
234 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (330). 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 234 are portable: a person who moved away from Akron may still carry a 234 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 234 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 (330). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Ohio.
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234 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 234?
Area code 234 is located in Ohio, primarily serving Akron and surrounding cities including Canton, Youngstown, Warren. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 234 area code?
234 is a Ohio area code. It was put into service in 2000 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 330.
Is 234 a scam area code?
234 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Ohio. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 234 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 234 use?
Area code 234 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 234 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 234 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 234 and 330?
234 and 330 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.