Prefix 216-209 — Cleveland, OH
216-209 identifies a block of numbers in Cleveland, OH, within the 216 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Cleveland.
The rate center lies in the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 320. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 216-209 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: T-MOBILE USA, INC. (OCN 6529), assigned March 12, 2012. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 216-209 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-206 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-207 | Cleveland | SPOK, INC. |
| 216-208 | Cleveland | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-210 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 216-212 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 216-213 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
FAQ
Where is 216-209 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Cleveland rate center in OH, area code 216. It is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 216-209 numbers?
T-MOBILE USA, INC. holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 216-209 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Cleveland businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.