740 Area Code
Southeastern Ohio, Ohio
Area code 740 is located in Southeastern Ohio, Ohio. It covers Lancaster, Zanesville (part), and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 740?
Area code 740 is located in Southeastern Ohio, Ohio. It covers Lancaster, Zanesville (part), and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 740
Area code 740 primarily serves the Southeastern Ohio area of Ohio. The exact coverage includes Lancaster, Zanesville (part), and Chillicothe (part), along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 740 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 740 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 740
Area code 740 was introduced in 1997 as a geographic area code serving Southeastern Ohio, Ohio. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.