A new area-code overlay for central Ohio will require a bit of extra work and planning by those in the 614 area code.

Move over, 614! There's a new area code in town. Yes, numbers are infinite, but there are only so many 614-area codes to be passed around, and with Columbus' growth, they're running thin.

Ready or not, here comes the new 380 area code to overlap the longstanding 614 area code. Thanks to the heavy demand for new phone numbers telephone customers in the 614 area code who request new ...

Central Ohioans covered by the 614 area code have only a few more weeks to get used to 10-digit dialing before a new 380 area code launches in the same region at the end of the month.

Central Ohioans will see a new 380 area code introduced in their area because the available phone numbers for the existing 614 code are expected to run out next year.

While breaking up from your favorite area code may be hard to do, days are numbered for the 614.