Area Code 220: Ohio, Ohio
220 is a telephone area code serving Ohio. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 220 are located in Ohio, United States (NANP region: Central).
How to Dial Area Code 220
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 220 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 220 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 220 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 220 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 220 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 220 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 220
Calls to a 220 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Other Area Codes in Ohio
These codes also serve Ohio. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 216 | Cleveland |
| 234 | Akron (overlay) |
| 326 | Dayton (overlay for 937) |
| 330 | Akron, Canton, Youngstown |
| 380 | Columbus (overlay) |
| 419 | Toledo |
| 440 | Cleveland suburbs |
| 513 | Cincinnati |
| 550 | Cincinnati (overlay for 513) |
| 567 | Toledo (overlay) |
| 614 | Columbus |
| 740 | Athens, Zanesville |
| 937 | Dayton |
See all 14 area codes in Ohio →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 220?
Area code 220 is in Ohio, United States. It covers Columbus (overlay).
What time zone is area code 220 in?
Area code 220 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 220?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 220, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 220.
Is area code 220 toll-free?
No. 220 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.