Area code 380 covers Columbus and surrounding areas in Ohio. It was activated in 2016 as an overlay of area code 614. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 614.
| State | Ohio |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Columbus |
| Cities also served | Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, Gahanna, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | February 27, 2016 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 614 |
| Overlay codes | 614 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 380
Area code 380 serves Columbus metropolitan area and surrounding central Ohio counties, including Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Madison, and Pickaway counties, including the following cities and communities:
- Columbus
- Dublin
- Westerville
- Grove City
- Gahanna
- Hilliard
- Reynoldsburg
- Upper Arlington
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 614, 740, 220.
How to Get a 380 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 380 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 380 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 380 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 380 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 380 number. If you already have a 380 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Ohio sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 380 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 380 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 380 area code still in use?
Yes. 380 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Columbus metropolitan area and surrounding central Ohio counties, including Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Madison, and Pickaway counties.
What is the difference between 380 and 614?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Ohio. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 380?
Area code 380 is an overlay of 614. Both codes serve the same region of Ohio.
Can I get a 380 number if I don't live in Ohio?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 380 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 380 a scam area code?
No. 380 is a legitimate, active area code for Columbus metropolitan area and surrounding central Ohio counties, including Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Madison, and Pickaway counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 380 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Ohio businesses, government offices, and residents.
What is the 380 area code?
Area code 380 is a telephone area code serving Columbus, Ohio and surrounding central Ohio communities. It was put into service on February 27, 2016, as an overlay to the existing 614 area code.
Is 380 an overlay or a split from 614?
It is an overlay. Both 380 and 614 cover the same geographic territory — Franklin County and portions of Delaware, Fairfield, Madison, and Pickaway counties. No existing 614 customers were required to change their numbers.
Do I need to dial ten digits when calling a 380 number locally?
Yes. Because 380 is an overlay to 614, all local calls within the region require ten-digit dialing — area code plus the seven-digit number.
Why was area code 380 created?
The 614 area code was approaching number exhaustion due to population growth, increased mobile phone usage, and business expansion in the Columbus region. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved the 380 overlay so that new lines could be assigned without requiring existing 614 customers to change their numbers.
