614 Area Code — Columbus, OH
Area code 614 serves Columbus and 4 other cities in Ohio. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 380, 436, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Ohio
- Primary city
- Columbus
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1953
- Type
- Geographic
Cities Served by 614
The 614 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Ohio.
- Columbus
- Dublin
- Westerville
- Hilliard
- Reynoldsburg
About Area Code 614
Area code 614 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1953. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Ohio region anchored on Columbus.
614 now shares its territory with overlay codes (380, 436). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 614 are portable: a person who moved away from Columbus may still carry a 614 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 614 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 (380, 436). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Ohio.
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614 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 614?
Area code 614 is located in Ohio, primarily serving Columbus and surrounding cities including Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 614 area code?
614 is a Ohio area code. It was put into service in 1953 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay codes 380, 436.
Is 614 a scam area code?
614 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Ohio. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 614 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 614 use?
Area code 614 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 614 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 614 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 614 and 380?
614 and 380 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.