What area code is 740?
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740 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 740
Southeast Ohio1 community on record for 740.
Where 740 sits on the map
Overlay: 220Coverage area
About the 740 region
740 covers Southeast Ohio in Ohio. The code has been in service since 1997.
As the Southeast Ohio region grew, 740 ran low on available numbers, so 220 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 614; 2015: overlaid by 220.
Who called me from 740?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 740 does not prove the caller is really in the 740 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 740 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 740?+–
740 is a telephone area code serving Southeast Ohio in Ohio, United States, in service since 1997.
Where is area code 740 located?+–
It covers Southeast Ohio in Ohio.
What time zone is 740?+–
740 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 740 start?+–
740 entered service in 1997. Its history: split of 614; 2015: overlaid by 220.
Why do calls to 740 require 10-digit dialing?+–
740 shares its territory with overlay code 220. 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 740 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 740 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 740 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 740 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 740 number regardless of where you physically live.