708 Area Code — Cicero, IL
Area code 708 serves Cicero and 4 other cities in Illinois. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 464, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Illinois
- Primary city
- Cicero
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1989
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 464
Cities Served by 708
The 708 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Illinois.
- Cicero
- Oak Park
- Berwyn
- Skokie
- Tinley Park
About Area Code 708
Area code 708 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1989. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Illinois region anchored on Cicero.
708 now shares its territory with an overlay code (464). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 708 are portable: a person who moved away from Cicero may still carry a 708 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 708 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Illinois, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (464). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Illinois.
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708 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 708?
Area code 708 is located in Illinois, primarily serving Cicero and surrounding cities including Oak Park, Berwyn, Skokie. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 708 area code?
708 is a Illinois area code. It was put into service in 1989 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 464.
Is 708 a scam area code?
708 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Illinois. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 708 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 708 use?
Area code 708 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Illinois time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 708 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 708 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 708 and 464?
708 and 464 cover the same Illinois geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.