740 Area Code
Covers Newark and nearby communities in Ohio.
(740) 555-0142Area code 740 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 740, centered on Newark, Ohio
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 740 coverage map — centered on Newark. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
740 is the area code for Newark and the surrounding part of Ohio. It reaches roughly 87,000 people across places such as Newark, Lancaster, Athens, Chillicothe and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (740) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Licking, Fairfield, Athens and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 220, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 740 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 740, its related area codes, and practical advice on 740 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 740
Cities & neighborhoods
- Newark
- Lancaster
- Athens
- Chillicothe
- Delaware
- Marion
- Portsmouth
- Zanesville
Counties
- Licking
- Fairfield
- Athens
- Ross
- Delaware
- Marion
- Scioto
- Muskingum
Looking for the broader picture? See all Ohio area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 740’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 740 a scam?
Area code 740 serves Newark and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 740 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 740 number from abroad
Every 740 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 740 555-0142If 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 1 740 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 740 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 740 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 740 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 740 555-0142.
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 740: frequently asked questions
Where is the 740 area code located?
The 740 area code is located in Ohio, centered on Newark. It covers Licking, Fairfield, Athens, Ross, Delaware, Marion, Scioto, Muskingum and nearby communities including Newark, Lancaster, Athens, Chillicothe, Delaware, Marion.
What time zone is 740 in?
Area code 740 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Newark on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 740?
Cities and areas that use 740 include Newark, Lancaster, Athens, Chillicothe, Delaware, Marion. Its primary city is Newark, OH.
Do I need to dial 1 before 740?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 740 plus the seven-digit number. The 740 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 740 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 740 is a normal geographic area code for Newark, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 740 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 740?
Area code 740 is overlaid by 220, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.