Area Code 436

Area code 436 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 436 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since March 1, 2024. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 440, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 436 number.

Because 436 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 436?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 436 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 436 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 436?

Area code 436 covers Parma and nearby cities including Lorain, Elyria, Mentor in Ohio, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 436?

Area code 436 serves Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor, Strongsville, and 10 other communities in Ohio.

What time zone is area code 436 in?

Area code 436 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 436 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 436 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 436 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 436 a scam?

A 436 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 436 a country code?

No. 436 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 436 number written for international dialing looks like +1 436 followed by the 7-digit local number.