216 Area Code
Cleveland, Ohio
Area code 216 is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It covers Cleveland, Shaker Heights, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 216?
Area code 216 is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It covers Cleveland, Shaker Heights, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 216
Area code 216 primarily serves the Cleveland area of Ohio. The exact coverage includes Cleveland, Shaker Heights, and Lakewood, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 216 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 216 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 216
Area code 216 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Cleveland, Ohio. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.