740 area code
Where the 740 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 740 number from anywhere.
The 740 area code is in Athens, Ohio, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 740 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.
The 740 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Athens, Ohio. It has been in service since 11-Sep-1998 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.
How to dial a 740 number
+1 740 555-01231 740 555-0123740 555-0123Cities in the 740 area code
A 740 number is usually in one of these places in Ohio — 8 counties.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 740 area code?
The 740 area code is in Athens, Ohio, United States (Eastern (ET)).
Is 740 an overlay area code?
Yes. 740 overlays the same region as 220, 614, so callers dial all 10 digits.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 740?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 740 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 740, then the number: +1 740 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 740 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 740
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 740, shared by 44 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier North, Inc. | 123 | 15% |
| Ohio Bell Tel Co | 105 | 13% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 82 | 10% |
| Aerial Communications, Inc. | 65 | 8% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC | 63 | 8% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 62 | 8% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 740 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 531
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 58%
- Rank among area codes
- #181 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (198)
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (114)
- Dropped call or no message (62)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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