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Youngstown, OH Area Codes
Youngstown is served by 2 area codes (234, 330). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Area codes serving Youngstown
Youngstown sits in Ohio, part of the Midwest region and the Eastern Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 234, 330.
The original code is 330 (in service since 1996). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 234 | Northeastern Ohio, including Akron, Canton and Youngstown | October 30, 2000 |
| 330 | Northeastern Ohio, including Akron, Canton and Youngstown | March 9, 1996 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Akron
- Canton
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Warren
- Kent
- Massillon
- Stow
- Hudson
- Wooster
- Barberton
- Alliance
- Medina
- Boardman
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Youngstown, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 330), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Youngstown
Because Youngstown is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. From outside the US, dial +1, then the area code and number. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Ohio, visit the Ohio area codes page.
Quick answers
Youngstown area code FAQ
What area codes does Youngstown use?
Youngstown, OH is served by 2 area codes: 234, 330.
Which is the original Youngstown area code?
330 is the original code for Youngstown, in service since 1996; the others were added later for more numbers.
What time zone is Youngstown in?
Youngstown is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I need to dial the area code in Youngstown?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.