440 Area Code
Covers Parma and nearby communities in Ohio.
(440) 555-0142Area code 440 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 440, centered on Parma, Ohio
41.4048, -81.7229
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 440 coverage map — centered on Parma. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Parma, OH on the map, area code 440 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 290,000 people across places such as Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (440) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Lorain, Lake, Cuyahoga and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 216, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 440 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 440, its related area codes, and practical advice on 440 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 440
Cities & neighborhoods
- Parma
- Lorain
- Elyria
- Mentor
- Strongsville
- Ashtabula
- Eastlake
- North Olmsted
- North Ridgeville
- North Royalton
- Parma Heights
- Rocky River
- Solon
- Westlake
- Willoughby
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 440’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 440 a scam?
Area code 440 serves Parma and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 440 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 440 number from abroad
Every 440 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 440 555-0142If 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 1 440 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 440 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 440 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 440 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 440 555-0142.
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 440: frequently asked questions
Where is the 440 area code located?
The 440 area code is located in Ohio, centered on Parma. It covers Lorain, Lake, Cuyahoga, Ashtabula and nearby communities including Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor, Strongsville, Ashtabula.
What time zone is 440 in?
Area code 440 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Parma on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 440?
Cities and areas that use 440 include Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor, Strongsville, Ashtabula. Its primary city is Parma, OH.
Do I need to dial 1 before 440?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 440 plus the seven-digit number. The 440 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 440 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 440 is a normal geographic area code for Parma, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 440 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 440?
Area code 440 is overlaid by 216, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.