What area code is 708?
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708 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 708
Cook County suburbsShowing 12 of 63 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 708 sits on the map
Overlay: 464Coverage area
About the 708 region
708 covers Cook County suburbs in Illinois, including Alsip, Beecher, Bellwood, Berwyn and Blue Island. The code has been in service since 1989.
As the Cook County suburbs region grew, 708 ran low on available numbers, so 464 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 312; 1996: split twice to create 847 and 630; 2022: overlaid by 464.
Who called me from 708?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 708 does not prove the caller is really in the 708 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 708 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 708?+–
708 is a telephone area code serving Cook County suburbs in Illinois, United States, in service since 1989.
Where is area code 708 located?+–
It covers Alsip, Beecher, Bellwood, Berwyn and Blue Island in Illinois.
What cities are in area code 708?+–
Major communities on record include Alsip, Beecher, Bellwood, Berwyn and Blue Island, among others. The code's territory spans the Cook County suburbs region of Illinois.
What time zone is 708?+–
708 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 708 start?+–
708 entered service in 1989. Its history: split of 312; 1996: split twice to create 847 and 630; 2022: overlaid by 464.
Why do calls to 708 require 10-digit dialing?+–
708 shares its territory with overlay code 464. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 708 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 708 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 708 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 708 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 708 number regardless of where you physically live.