937 Area Code — Dayton, OH
Area code 937 serves Dayton and 3 other cities in Ohio. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 326, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Ohio
- Primary city
- Dayton
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1996
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 326
Cities Served by 937
The 937 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Ohio.
- Dayton
- Springfield
- Kettering
- Beavercreek
About Area Code 937
Area code 937 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1996. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Ohio region anchored on Dayton.
937 now shares its territory with an overlay code (326). 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 937 are portable: a person who moved away from Dayton may still carry a 937 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 937 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 (326). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Ohio.
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937 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 937?
Area code 937 is located in Ohio, primarily serving Dayton and surrounding cities including Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 937 area code?
937 is a Ohio area code. It was put into service in 1996 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 326.
Is 937 a scam area code?
937 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Ohio. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 937 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 937 use?
Area code 937 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 937 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 937 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 937 and 326?
937 and 326 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.