Area Code 224 — Illinois

Q: What time zone is area code 224?

Area code 224 is in the Central Time zone (Central Time).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 224 is located in Illinois and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Elgin .

Coverage Area

Area code 224 — Illinois

Area Code Details

Area Code: 224
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 5, 2002
Assigned: May 1, 1998
Population Served: ~691,304 est.
Overlay Complex: 224/847

Cities Served

Largest City Elgin

Elgin Waukegan Arlington Heights Evanston Des Plaines Glenview Wheeling Northbrook Algonquin Roselle Libertyville Lake Zurich Lake Forest Deerfield Round Lake Fox Lake Plato Center

History & Relationships

Split from

847

Illinois

Overlay complex — shares geography with

847 Illinois

Rate Centers & Exchanges

17 rate centers identified within area code 224

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Chicago Zone 01-Calumet

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Chicago Zone 02-Edgewater

36 km

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 224

What state is area code 224?

Area code 224 is located in Illinois, United States.

Where is area code 224 from?

Area code 224 originates from Illinois. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 224?

Area code 224 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 224?

Area code 224 serves cities including Elgin, Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Des Plaines, Glenview, Wheeling, Northbrook, and more.

Is a call from area code 224 a scam?

Area code 224 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Illinois. Like any area code, individual numbers using 224 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.