326 Area Code
Covers Dayton and nearby communities in Ohio.
(326) 555-0142Area code 326 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 326, centered on Dayton, Ohio
39.7589, -84.1916
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 326 coverage map — centered on Dayton. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
326 is the area code for Dayton and the surrounding part of Ohio. It reaches roughly 342,000 people across places such as Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (326) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Greene, Clark, Miami and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 937, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 326 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. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 326, its related area codes, and practical advice on 326 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 326
Cities & neighborhoods
- Dayton
- Springfield
- Kettering
- Beavercreek
- Huber Heights
- Centerville
- Fairborn
- Piqua
- Riverside
- Sidney
- Trotwood
- Troy
- Xenia
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 326’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 326 a scam?
Area code 326 serves Dayton and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 326 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 326 number from abroad
Every 326 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 326 555-0142If 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 1 326 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 326 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 326 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 326 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 326 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 326: frequently asked questions
Where is the 326 area code located?
The 326 area code is located in Ohio, centered on Dayton. It covers Greene, Clark, Miami, Shelby and nearby communities including Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Centerville.
What time zone is 326 in?
Area code 326 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Dayton on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 326?
Cities and areas that use 326 include Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Centerville. Its primary city is Dayton, OH.
Do I need to dial 1 before 326?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 326 plus the seven-digit number. The 326 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 326 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 326 is a normal geographic area code for Dayton, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 326 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 326?
Area code 326 is overlaid by 937, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.