Area code
567
567 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Ohio, which has 15 area codes in total.
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Area code 567 at a glance
NANPA lists 417 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 567, held by 51 holders across 155 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2002-01-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 419 (1947-01-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 417 |
| Pooled prefixes | 387 (93%) |
| Rate centers | 155 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 51 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2002-05-16 to 2026-07-08 (378 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 164 |
Rate centers in area code 567
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOLEDO | 47 | 11% |
| MANSFIELD | 35 | 8% |
| LIMA | 29 | 7% |
| ASHLAND | 11 | 3% |
| FINDLAY | 11 | 3% |
| FREMONT | 8 | 2% |
| TIFFIN | 8 | 2% |
| BOWLNGGREN | 6 | 1% |
| 147 other rate centers | 262 | 63% |
Who holds the prefixes in 567
Level 3 Communications holds the most prefixes, 59 (14%). 93% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Communications | 59 | 14% |
| Onvoy | 51 | 12% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 44 | 11% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 31 | 7% |
| Fractel | 29 | 7% |
| TWC IP Enabled Services | 27 | 6% |
| 45 other carriers | 176 | 42% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 567
- 1947-01-01 Area code 419, named as the parent of 567 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2002-01-01 Area code 567 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 567
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 567
164 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | 32 |
| Mansfield, OH | 7 |
| Lima, OH | 6 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 567 numbers
761 FCC complaints are on file for 560 numbers in 567, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 33 |
Other area codes in Ohio
Ohio is one state with 15 area codes in the NANPA table. 567 is one of them.
Next to 567 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 567 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 567 was first assigned in Ohio. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Ohio next to a 567 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 567
Where is area code 567?
NANPA assigns area code 567 to Ohio, United States.
In which state does area code 567 sit?
Ohio. 567 is one of 15 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 567 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 567 are Toledo, OH, Mansfield, OH and Lima, OH. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 567?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 567, Level 3 Communications holds the most prefixes, 59 prefixes or 14%.
Which time zone does 567 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 567 as Eastern (E).
What year did 567 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2002-01-01, so 567 has been in use since 2002.
Does area code 567 have an overlay?
Yes. 419 (in service 1947-01-01) shares the same area with 567, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 567?
The area codes closest to 567, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 734 (about 71 miles), 260 (about 86 miles), 380 (about 86 miles), 614 (about 86 miles) and 517 (about 97 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 567 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 417 prefixes in service in 567, spread over 155 rate centers and 51 holders.
Are there complaints about 567 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 761 complaints for 560 numbers in 567. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.