216 Area Code
Covers Cleveland and nearby communities in Ohio.
(216) 555-0142Area code 216 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 216, centered on Cleveland, Ohio
41.4048, -81.7229
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 216 coverage map — centered on Cleveland. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
216 is the area code for Cleveland and the surrounding part of Ohio. It reaches roughly 567,000 people across places such as Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (216) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Cuyahoga. It shares its territory with the overlay code 440, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 216 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Cleveland, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 216 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 216 spam calls.
Cities covered by 216
Cities & neighborhoods
- Cleveland
- Parma
- Lakewood
- Cleveland Heights
- Brook Park
- East Cleveland
- Garfield Heights
- Maple Heights
- Shaker Heights
- South Euclid
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 216’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 216 a scam?
Area code 216 serves Cleveland and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 216 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 216 number from abroad
Every 216 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 216 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 216 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 216 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 216 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 216 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 216 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 216: frequently asked questions
Where is the 216 area code located?
The 216 area code is located in Ohio, centered on Cleveland. It covers Cuyahoga and nearby communities including Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Brook Park, East Cleveland.
What time zone is 216 in?
Area code 216 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Cleveland on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 216?
Cities and areas that use 216 include Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Brook Park, East Cleveland. Its primary city is Cleveland, OH.
Do I need to dial 1 before 216?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 216 plus the seven-digit number. The 216 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 216 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 216 is a normal geographic area code for Cleveland, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 216 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 216?
Area code 216 is overlaid by 440, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.