614 area code — Columbus, OH geographic
The 614 area code covers Columbus, Ohio, Eastern time zone, and dates back to January 1, 1947. It is part of the 380/614 overlay complex — these codes share the same territory. Note that porting and VoIP mean a 614 number can be used from anywhere — the code marks where the number was assigned.
778 central-office prefixes are currently active in this code, spread across 31 code-holding carriers. Thousands-block pooling applies to 487 prefixes, so a single prefix can belong to several carriers. Its prefixes map to 16 distinct rate centers.
NANPA projects numbering capacity for the 380/614 complex to exhaust in 3Q 2066.
Dialing: 10D locally, 10D to other codes (carriers must provide permissive 1+10d dialing for foreign npa local calls in areas where they provide optional eas. 1+10 digit dialing required for local hnpa and fnpa excluding cmrs providers.).
Use this page to decode where 614 numbers come from — and remember that spoofing means the screen can lie about everything except your own caution.
It has since spawned 740 (1997), 380 (2016).
Largest localities in 614
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 409 | 380 |
| Dublin | 53 | 380 |
| Worthington | 45 | 380 |
| Gahanna | 42 | 380 |
| Hilliard | 36 | 380 |
| Reynoldsburg | 34 | 380 |
| Westerville | 30 | 380 |
| Alton | 25 | 380 |
| Canal Winchester | 21 | 380 |
| Groveport | 21 | 380 |
FAQ
Why am I getting spam calls from 614 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 614 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 614 number from?
614 is assigned to Columbus and surrounding areas of Ohio in the Eastern time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.
Is 614 a toll-free number?
No. 614 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Why do 380 and 614 cover the same place?
They are overlays: when a code runs low on numbers, a new code is added over the same territory instead of splitting it. The 380/614 complex shares one service area, and local calls are dialed with 10 digits.