Prefix 216-238 — Cleveland, OH
216-238 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 — 216-238 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC (OCN 114J) as the code holder, assigned February 27, 2018. Because 216-238 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-235 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-236 | Independence | FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 216-237 | Cleveland | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH |
| 216-239 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-240 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-241 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 216-238 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 216-238 numbers?
EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC 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 216-238 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.