Area code 740
Area code 740 serves Newark and nearby parts of Ohio, including Lancaster, Zanesville and Marion. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 220 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 740 at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Main city | Newark |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 220 |
Cities in 740
- Newark
- Lancaster
- Zanesville
- Marion
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 740 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 740 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 740 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 740
What time zone is area code 740?
Area code 740 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 740?
Area code 740 is in Ohio. Its main city is Newark, and it also covers Lancaster, Zanesville and Marion.
What are the legal hours to call a 740 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 740?
220 covers the same area as 740, so numbers in the same town can have either code.