Area Code 740
Chillicothe, OH — Ohio
Area code 740 serves Chillicothe and Ohio. Get a local 740 number to build instant presence in this market.
Split from 614 in 1997 to serve southeastern and south-central Ohio. Chillicothe and Athens anchored it.
State
Ohio (OH)
Capital: Columbus
Time Zone
ET
Eastern Time (ET)
Region
Midwest
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 740 cover?
Area code 740 serves communities across Ohio. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Chillicothe
- Athens
- Zanesville
- Lancaster
- Southeast Ohio
Ohio phone number landscape
Ohio's 12 area codes reflect Cleveland's healthcare and manufacturing renaissance, Columbus' growing tech economy, Cincinnati's Midwest finance leadership, and Dayton's aerospace industry.
Number format
When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.
History of Area Code 740
Split from 614 in 1997 to serve southeastern and south-central Ohio. Chillicothe and Athens anchored it.
Why get a 740 area code number?
A local 740 number gives your business a genuine connection to the Ohio market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Chillicothe customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Athens is home to Ohio University, anchoring a research, healthcare, and Appalachian-region economy. University vendors and health firms rely on a 740 number for this college-town identity.
Professional Credibility
A 740 number anchors your business in Chillicothe and Ohio, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.
Higher Answer Rates
Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 740 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
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Benefits of a local Ohio number
A 740 area code tells Ohio customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 740 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
- Build local trust and brand recognition without a physical office.
- Keep your personal number private with a dedicated 740 business line.
Why local numbers win
Frequently asked about 740
Area code 740 covers Chillicothe, Athens, Zanesville, Lancaster, Southeast Ohio in Ohio. It is the primary area code for this region.
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