Area Code 216

FTC complaints involving 216 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 216 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 216 numbers:

• (216) 243-5163 — 12 complaints
• (216) 202-2174 — 9 complaints
• (216) 699-7824 — 9 complaints
• (216) 376-8847 — 9 complaints
• (216) 493-5165 — 8 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 216?

Area code 216 covers Cleveland and nearby cities including Parma, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights in Ohio, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 216?

Area code 216 serves Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Brook Park, and 5 other communities in Ohio.

What time zone is area code 216 in?

Area code 216 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 216 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 216 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 216 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 216 a scam?

A 216 number is geographically tied to Ohio, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 216 a country code?

No. 216 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 216 number written for international dialing looks like +1 216 followed by the 7-digit local number.