Columbus, Ohio

Where Is Area Code 614?

Area code 614 is in central Ohio. It primarily serves Columbus, the state capital, and nearby communities in Franklin County. The area code also reaches parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties through the Columbus metropolitan area.

Columbus is the main city in area code 614. Other communities in the 614 service area include Dublin, Gahanna, Grove City, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Worthington. The exact boundary follows telephone rate centers, not city limits, so some nearby places may use 614 while others use a different code.

Area code 614 covers the heart of the Columbus region. Notable places in this area include Downtown Columbus, The Ohio State University, the Ohio Statehouse, and John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The Scioto River and Olentangy River also run through Columbus and are major geographic features of the area.

History of Area Code 614

Area code 614 is one of Ohio's original area codes. It was created in 1947 as part of the first North American Numbering Plan. At that time, 614 covered a much larger part of central Ohio than it does today.

Area code 614 later shrank as demand for phone numbers grew. In 1998, area code 740 split from 614 and took most of southeastern and parts of central Ohio outside the Columbus core. In 2016, area code 380 began serving the same geographic area as an overlay for 614, and 10-digit dialing became required for local calls in the Columbus area.

Key Facts About Area Code 614

• Area code 614 is in Ohio, and its main city is Columbus.
• Area code 614 uses the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 614 was created in 1947 as an original North American area code.
• Area code 740 split from 614 in 1998 to serve a large surrounding region outside the Columbus core.
• Area code 380 overlaid area code 614 on February 27, 2016.
• Area code 614 serves central Ohio, especially Franklin County and much of the Columbus metropolitan area.
• The Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States, is in the 614 area.
• Area code 614 serves part of the Columbus metro, which is home to more than 2 million people, though not all residents use 614 because the region also uses 380.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 614 in?

Area code 614 is in Ohio.

What major cities use area code 614?

Area code 614 primarily serves Columbus, and it also covers nearby communities such as Dublin, Gahanna, Grove City, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Worthington.

Is area code 614 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 614 is a geographic area code for the Columbus, Ohio region.