216 Area Code Overview & Map

The 216 area code is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) that serves the city of Cleveland and its surrounding areas in the state of Ohio, United States. It covers a significant portion of Cuyahoga County and includes parts of Lake and Geauga counties. Introduced in 1947, the 216 area code has been a longstanding identifier for the Cleveland metropolitan area. As with other area codes, it helps route telephone calls efficiently by providing a specific numerical designation for this geographic region. Over the years, the area code system has evolved to accommodate the increasing demand for telephone numbers, but the 216 area code remains a distinctive marker for the Cleveland area's telecommunications.

When was the 216 Area Code created?

The 216 area code was first put into service in 1947, by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA). Learn more about the US Area Code System

Where is the 216 Area Code located?

The 216 area code serves Cleveland, Ohio and the surrounding areas.

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