234 Area Code
Covers Akron and nearby communities in Ohio.
(234) 555-0142Area code 234 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 234, centered on Akron, Ohio
41.0814, -81.5190
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 234 coverage map — centered on Akron. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
234 is the area code for Akron and the surrounding part of Ohio. It reaches roughly 353,000 people across places such as Akron, Youngstown, Cuyahoga Falls, Warren and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (234) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Summit, Mahoning, Trumbull and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 330, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 234 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 Akron, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 234 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 234 spam calls.
Cities covered by 234
Cities & neighborhoods
- Akron
- Youngstown
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Warren
- Alliance
- Austintown
- Barberton
- Boardman
- Brunswick
- Green
- Hudson
- Kent
- Massillon
- Medina
- Niles
- North Canton
- Stow
- Wooster
Counties
- Summit
- Mahoning
- Trumbull
- Stark
- Medina
- Portage
- Wayne
Looking for the broader picture? See all Ohio area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 234’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 234 a scam?
Area code 234 serves Akron and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 234 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 234 number from abroad
Every 234 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 234 555-0142If 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 1 234 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 234 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 234 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 234 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 234 555-0142.
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 234: frequently asked questions
Where is the 234 area code located?
The 234 area code is located in Ohio, centered on Akron. It covers Summit, Mahoning, Trumbull, Stark, Medina, Portage, Wayne and nearby communities including Akron, Youngstown, Cuyahoga Falls, Warren, Alliance, Austintown.
What time zone is 234 in?
Area code 234 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Akron on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 234?
Cities and areas that use 234 include Akron, Youngstown, Cuyahoga Falls, Warren, Alliance, Austintown. Its primary city is Akron, OH.
Do I need to dial 1 before 234?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 234 plus the seven-digit number. The 234 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 234 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 234 is a normal geographic area code for Akron, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 234 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 234?
Area code 234 is overlaid by 330, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.