Area Code Lookup

Look up a US area code to find its state and main city.

Area code, state or city

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About US area codes

An area code is the first 3 digits of a 10 digit North American phone number. It shows the region where the number was first assigned under the North American Numbering Plan. This page uses a fixed public list, checked against the North American Numbering Plan area code list. It does not look up any person or private phone number.

Two codes people ask about

740, Ohio: covers central and southeastern Ohio around Columbus, including Zanesville, Newark and Lancaster.
213, California: covers downtown Los Angeles. It is one of the original area codes from 1947.

Frequently Asked Questions

Area code 740 serves Ohio, covering central and southeastern Ohio around Columbus, including Zanesville, Newark and Lancaster.

A 213 phone number lookup shows that the number started in downtown Los Angeles, California. Area code 213 is one of the original 1947 codes.

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An area code is the first 3 digits of a 10 digit North American phone number. It shows the region where the number was first assigned.

No. People keep their numbers when they move, so a code shows where the number started, not where its owner lives today.

The list holds 292 US area codes with a state and main city for each, covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Yes. Type any state or city name in the search box and the list filters at once.

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