Area code 937 serves western Ohio, including cities such as Dayton, Springfield, Troy, and Xenia. It was created in 1996 from a split with 513 and overlaid by 326 in 2020, requiring ten-digit dialing. The region has deep aerospace, manufacturing, and military roots, with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a central institution. Dayton is known for its history of innovation, including as the hometown of the Wright brothers. Area code 937 is a proud symbol of Ohio’s industrial legacy, educational institutions, and contributions to aviation history.