Area Code 220

FTC complaints involving 220 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 220 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Medical & prescriptions”.

Most-complained 220 numbers:

• (220) 699-0765 — 14 complaints
• (220) 222-8711 — 9 complaints
• (220) 208-2631 — 5 complaints
• (220) 208-2821 — 5 complaints
• (220) 208-2818 — 4 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 220?

Area code 220 covers Athens and nearby cities including Newark, Lancaster, Chillicothe in Ohio, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 220?

Area code 220 serves Athens, Newark, Lancaster, Chillicothe, Delaware, and 3 other communities in Ohio.

What time zone is area code 220 in?

Area code 220 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 220 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 220 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 220 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 220 a scam?

A 220 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 220 a country code?

No. 220 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 220 number written for international dialing looks like +1 220 followed by the 7-digit local number.