Area code 740
740 is Athens, Zanesville, Newark, Ohio.
Area code 740 at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- Main cities
- Athens, Zanesville, Newark, Lancaster, Chillicothe, Marietta, Steubenville, Portsmouth
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 220
- In service since
- 1997
220 covers the exact same area as 740 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 740?
Area code 740 covers Athens, Zanesville, Newark in Ohio.
What time is it in area code 740?
Area code 740 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 220 the same area as 740?
Yes. 220 is an overlay of 740 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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