Where Is Area Code 937?
Area code 937 serves western and southwestern Ohio, with Dayton as its primary city. The area covers much of the Miami Valley and nearby parts of west-central Ohio.
Major cities include Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Xenia, Troy, Piqua, Sidney, Urbana, Greenville, Eaton, Wilmington, and Bellefontaine. The area includes parts of Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Miami, Champaign, Shelby, Darke, Preble, Clinton, Logan, and Warren counties.
The Great Miami River runs through Dayton. The area also includes Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton.
Cities and Communities in the 937 Area Code
- Dayton, Montgomery County
- Springfield, Clark County
- Kettering, Montgomery County
- Beavercreek, Greene County
- Fairborn, Greene County
- Huber Heights, Montgomery County
- Xenia, Greene County
- Troy, Miami County
- Piqua, Miami County
- Sidney, Shelby County
- Urbana, Champaign County
- Greenville, Darke County
- Eaton, Preble County
- Wilmington, Clinton County
- Bellefontaine, Logan County
- Miamisburg, Montgomery County
- Centerville, Montgomery County
- Tipp City, Miami County
- Vandalia, Montgomery County
- Trotwood, Montgomery County
- West Carrollton, Montgomery County
- Englewood, Montgomery County
- Moraine, Montgomery County
- Riverside, Montgomery County
- Springboro, Warren County
- Yellow Springs, Greene County
- Bellbrook, Greene County
- New Carlisle, Clark County
- Germantown, Montgomery County
- Brookville, Montgomery County
- Franklin, Warren County
History of Area Code 937
Area code 937 entered service on September 28, 1996, when Ohio split area code 513. The split placed Dayton and much of the surrounding region in 937, while 513 continued to serve Cincinnati and nearby southwestern Ohio communities.
Area code 326 became an overlay for 937 on March 8, 2020. The overlay added telephone number capacity across the same geographic area without changing the boundary of the 937 service region.
Key Facts About Area Code 937
- Area code 937 is a geographic area code in Ohio, and Dayton is its primary city.
- Ohio and the 937 service area are in the Great Lakes region of the United States Census Bureau.
- Area code 937 uses Eastern Time.
- Area code 937 was established on September 28, 1996, as a split from area code 513.
- Area code 937 is a split area code rather than an original nationwide area code.
- Area code 326 has overlaid the 937 region since March 8, 2020.
- The University of Dayton is located in Dayton, and Wright State University’s main campus is in Fairborn.
- The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What state is area code 937 in?
Area code 937 is in Ohio.
What major cities use area code 937?
Major cities using area code 937 include Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Xenia, Troy, Piqua, Sidney, Urbana, Greenville, Eaton, Wilmington, and Bellefontaine.
What time zone is area code 937 in?
Area code 937 uses Eastern Time.
Is area code 937 a toll-free number?
No, area code 937 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.