Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Columbus?
9 area codes serve Columbus
Columbus is served by area codes 380, 531, 614, 662, 706, 762, 812, 930, 979. It spans Ohio and Nebraska and Mississippi and Georgia and Indiana and Texas.
Area Codes Serving Columbus
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Columbus?
Columbus is served by area codes 380, 531, 614, 662, 706, 762, 812, 930, 979.
Why does Columbus have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Columbus now has 9 area codes — 380 and 531 and 614 and 662 and 706 and 762 and 812 and 930 and 979 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Columbus from outside the US?
To call Columbus from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-380-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.