The area code 216 is located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Area code 216 covers the city of Cleveland, Ohio, along the southern shore of Lake Erie. It anchors the urban core of Cuyahoga County, spanning downtown, the lakefront, and historic neighborhoods on both the East and West Sides. Local businesses, hospitals, universities, and cultural venues across Northeast Ohio use 216 phone numbers to connect the region. This code is tightly linked to Cleveland’s identity and everyday life.
Communities commonly served by 216 include:
The 216 area features major landmarks like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art in University Circle, and the West Side Market. Fans know 216 for big-league venues such as Progressive Field, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and Cleveland Browns Stadium. Health care leaders including the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are also located here, drawing visitors from around the world. These destinations help make 216 one of Ohio’s most recognizable area codes.
Area code 216 has deep roots. It was part of the first nationwide numbering plan and later saw its footprint reduced by splits that created 330 (1996) and 440 (1997), focusing 216 on Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs. Today, 216 phone numbers are closely associated with addresses in the city and central Cuyahoga County. As noted by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), “216 was one of the original area codes assigned in 1947.” (Source: NANPA)