Area Code 216

Cleveland, Ohio · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
216
City
Cleveland, OH
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 216?

Cleveland and inner suburbs — Cuyahoga County

Original 1947 code. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame city.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
ClevelandLakewoodParmaCleveland Heights

Time Zone for Area Code 216

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 216?

Area code 216 is located in Cleveland, Ohio (United States). It covers Cleveland and inner suburbs — Cuyahoga County.

What time zone is area code 216 in?

Area code 216 (Cleveland, Ohio) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 216 a scam?

Area code 216 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Cleveland, Ohio. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (216), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 216 right now?

Area code 216 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/cleveland/ for the exact current time in Cleveland.

When was area code 216 introduced?

Area code 216 was introduced in 1947. Original 1947 code. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame city.