216 area code
Cleveland area, Eastern Time.Area code 216 covers Cleveland, Terrace, Independence and 1 more place in Ohio, on Eastern Time.
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Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 216 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 216 has 4. Each one's share is how many 216 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Cleveland, OH.
- Cleveland79%
- Terrace9%
- Independence7%
- Montrose (Cuyahoga)5%
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 216 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 216 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 216Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 216 area code
216 is one of the original area codes from 1947, and 330 and 440 were later split off from it. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1947216 starts
- 1996330 split off
- 1997440 split off
Source: NANPA area code database
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216 area code FAQ
What area code is 216?
216 is an Ohio area code for Cleveland, Terrace, Independence and Montrose (Cuyahoga).
What time zone is the 216 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 216 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 216 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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