Area codes in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio uses 2 area codes — 614 and 380. The main Columbus area code is 614.
Area codes serving Columbus
Phone numbers in Columbus are written as ten digits — for example (614) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Columbus came to have 2 area codes
The original Columbus area code is 614, in service since 1947. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 380 (2016). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Columbus now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Columbus?
The main area code for Columbus, Ohio is 614. Columbus is now served by 2 area codes in total: 614, 380.
How many area codes does Columbus have?
Columbus has 2 area codes: 614, 380.
Why does Columbus have more than one area code?
As Columbus used up the numbers available in its original area code (614, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Columbus number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (614 or 380) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.