What area code is 440?
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440 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 440
Cleveland suburbs3 communities on record for 440.
Where 440 sits on the map
Overlay: 436Coverage area
About the 440 region
440 covers Cleveland suburbs in Ohio, including Lorain, Oberlin and Ashtabula. The code has been in service since 1997.
As the Cleveland suburbs region grew, 440 ran low on available numbers, so 436 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 216; 2024: overlaid by 436.
Who called me from 440?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 440 does not prove the caller is really in the 440 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 440 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 440?+–
440 is a telephone area code serving Cleveland suburbs in Ohio, United States, in service since 1997.
Where is area code 440 located?+–
It covers Lake County, Geauga County, Erie County and other counties, including Lorain, Oberlin and Ashtabula in Ohio.
What cities are in area code 440?+–
Major communities on record include Lorain, Oberlin and Ashtabula. The code's territory spans the Cleveland suburbs region of Ohio.
What time zone is 440?+–
440 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 440 start?+–
440 entered service in 1997. Its history: split of 216; 2024: overlaid by 436.
Why do calls to 440 require 10-digit dialing?+–
440 shares its territory with overlay code 436. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 440 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 440 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 440 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 440 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 440 number regardless of where you physically live.