Area Code 708Illinois

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 708 is located in Illinois and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Cicero .

Coverage Area

Area code 708 — Illinois

Area Code Details

Area Code
708
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
November 11, 1989
Assigned
April 4, 1988
Population Served
~550,060 est.
Overlay Complex
464/708

History & Relationships

Split from

312
Illinois

New codes split from 708

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

18 rate centers identified within area code 708

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 708

What state is area code 708?

Area code 708 is located in Illinois, United States.

Where is area code 708 from?

Area code 708 originates from Illinois. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 708?

Area code 708 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 708?

Area code 708 serves cities including Cicero, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Harvey, and more.

Is a call from area code 708 a scam?

Area code 708 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Illinois. Like any area code, individual numbers using 708 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.