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US area code · Illinois

708 area code

Where the 708 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 708 number from anywhere.

CoversBellwood, IllinoisTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 708 area code is in Bellwood, Illinois, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 708 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateIllinois
Main areaBellwood
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since04-Apr-1988

The 708 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Bellwood, Illinois. It has been in service since 04-Apr-1988 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

Overlay 708 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

708312464

How to dial a 708 number

From abroad+1 708 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 708 555-0123
Locally (same area)708 555-0123

Cities in the 708 area code

A 708 number is usually in one of these places in Illinois — 2 counties.

Bellwood CookBerwyn CookBlue Island CookBurbank CookCalumet City CookChicago Heights CookCicero CookDolton CookElmwood Park CookEvergreen Park CookHarvey CookLansing CookMaywood CookMelrose Park CookOak Forest CookOak Lawn CookOak Park CookOrland Park CookPark Forest CookSouth Holland CookTinley Park ";Cook

Other Illinois area codes

217224309312331447464618630730773779815847861872

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 708 area code?

The 708 area code is in Bellwood, Illinois, United States (Central (CT)).

Is 708 an overlay area code?

Yes. 708 overlays the same region as 312, 464, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 708?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 708 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 708, then the number: +1 708 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 708 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 708

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 798 prefixes are in use in 708, shared by 29 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Illinois Bell Tel Co17822%
T-Mobile USA, Inc.12215%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC10713%
Level 3 Communications, LLC658%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless496%
Paetec Itel, LLC456%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 708 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
1,099
Recorded messages or robocalls
65%
Rank among area codes
#33 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (448)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (286)
Dropped call or no message (118)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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