Cleveland, Ohio

Where Is Area Code 440?

Area code 440 is in northeastern Ohio. It serves many suburbs and outer communities around Cleveland, especially areas east, west, and south of the city. It does not cover the city of Cleveland itself, which mainly uses area code 216.

Area code 440 covers parts of Cuyahoga County, Lake County, Lorain County, Geauga County, Ashtabula County, and Medina County. Major cities and communities in 440 include Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Euclid, Strongsville, Westlake, North Olmsted, Willoughby, and Ashtabula.

This area includes communities along Lake Erie and inland parts of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It also includes well-known places such as Headlands Beach State Park near Mentor and parts of the Lake Erie shoreline.

History of Area Code 440

Area code 440 was created on August 16, 1997. It was split from area code 216 as demand for new phone numbers grew in Greater Cleveland and nearby counties.

Area code 440 later faced the same growth pressure. On July 22, 2000, area code 234 was added as an overlay for part of northeastern Ohio, including the 440 region. Because of that overlay, 10-digit dialing became necessary in areas where 234 and 440 both operate.

Key Facts About Area Code 440

• Area code 440 is in the state of Ohio and serves many suburbs and surrounding communities in the Cleveland area.
• Area code 440 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 440 was created on August 16, 1997, in a split from area code 216.
• Area code 440 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 234 overlays the same general region as area code 440 in northeastern Ohio.
• Area code 440 serves parts of the Cleveland-Elyria metropolitan area and nearby Lake Erie communities.
• Notable places in the 440 region include Oberlin College in Oberlin and Headlands Beach State Park in Lake County.
• The 440 service area includes parts of several counties, including Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Ashtabula, and Medina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 440 in?

Area code 440 is in Ohio.

What major cities use area code 440?

Major cities and communities in area code 440 include Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Euclid, Strongsville, Westlake, North Olmsted, Willoughby, and Ashtabula.

Is area code 440 a toll-free number?

No, area code 440 is a geographic area code.