Athens, Ohio

Where Is Area Code 220?

Area code 220 is in southeastern and eastern Ohio. It serves the same region as area code 740 because 220 is an overlay. Athens, Ohio is one of the communities in this service area.

Area code 220 covers a large part of Ohio outside the biggest metro areas. Cities and communities in the 220 and 740 region include Athens, Lancaster, Newark, Marietta, Zanesville, Chillicothe, and Portsmouth. The area reaches across many counties in southeastern, central, and eastern Ohio, including Athens County.

This region includes well-known Ohio places such as the Hocking Hills area and the Ohio River communities along the state's eastern and southern edges. Athens is home to Ohio University, a major public university founded in 1804. The area also includes Appalachian foothills and river valleys that shape southeastern Ohio.

History of Area Code 220

Area code 220 was established on April 1, 2015. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved it as an overlay for area code 740. This change added more phone numbers without forcing most existing customers to change their numbers.

Area code 740 had been created earlier in 1997 as a split from area code 614. The 220 overlay was added after continued demand for new telephone numbers across the 740 region. Because 220 is an overlay, 10-digit dialing applies in the area it serves.

Key Facts About Area Code 220

• Area code 220 is in Ohio and serves the same territory as area code 740.
• Athens, Ohio is one of the cities in the 220 area code region.
• Area code 220 officially went into service on April 1, 2015.
• Area code 220 is an overlay, not an original area code and not a toll-free code.
• The 220 and 740 area code region uses Eastern Time.
• Area code 740 was created in 1997 from a split of area code 614.
• Ohio University in Athens is one of the best-known institutions in the 220 service area.
• The 220 area covers parts of southeastern, central, and eastern Ohio, including communities near the Ohio River.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 220 in?

Area code 220 is in Ohio.

What major cities use area code 220?

Area code 220 serves communities in the same region as 740, including Athens, Lancaster, Newark, Marietta, Zanesville, Chillicothe, and Portsmouth.

Is area code 220 a toll-free number?

No, area code 220 is a geographic area code.