Where Is Area Code 309?
Area code 309 serves Bloomington and much of central and western Illinois. The region is part of the Great Lakes area and uses Central Time.
The area code covers communities in McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Knox, Rock Island, Henry, Fulton, McDonough, Warren, Mercer, Marshall, Mason, Stark, and Woodford counties. Major cities include Bloomington, Normal, Peoria, Galesburg, Moline, East Moline, Rock Island, Pekin, and Macomb.
The Illinois River runs through the Peoria area, while the Mississippi River borders the Illinois Quad Cities. The Illinois communities of Moline, East Moline, Rock Island, and Silvis are part of the 309 region.
Cities and Communities in the 309 Area Code
- Abingdon, Knox County
- Aledo, Mercer County
- Bartonville, Peoria County
- Bloomington, McLean County
- Bushnell, McDonough County
- Cambridge, Henry County
- Canton, Fulton County
- Chillicothe, Peoria County
- Colona, Henry County
- Dunlap, Peoria County
- East Moline, Rock Island County
- East Peoria, Tazewell County
- El Paso, Woodford County
- Eureka, Woodford County
- Galva, Henry County
- Galesburg, Knox County
- Geneseo, Henry County
- Good Hope, McDonough County
- Havana, Mason County
- Henry, Marshall County
- Kewanee, Henry County
- Knoxville, Knox County
- Lacon, Marshall County
- Lewistown, Fulton County
- Macomb, McDonough County
- Metamora, Woodford County
- Milan, Rock Island County
- Minonk, Woodford County
- Moline, Rock Island County
- Monmouth, Warren County
- Morton, Tazewell County
- Normal, McLean County
- Oquawka, Henderson County
- Pekin, Tazewell County
- Peoria, Peoria County
- Roanoke, Woodford County
- Rock Island, Rock Island County
- Roseville, Warren County
- Silvis, Rock Island County
- Stronghurst, Henderson County
- Toulon, Stark County
- Washington, Tazewell County
- Wyoming, Stark County
History of Area Code 309
Area code 309 was established in 1957 when Illinois area code 217 was split. The new code served central and western parts of the state, including Bloomington, Peoria, and other communities along the Illinois River.
Area code 861 now overlays the 309 region. The overlay provides additional telephone numbers in the same geographic area while allowing existing 309 customers to keep their numbers.
Key Facts About Area Code 309
- Area code 309 is in Illinois, and Bloomington is its primary city.
- Area code 309 is part of the Great Lakes region of the United States.
- Area code 309 is in the Central Time zone.
- Area code 309 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
- Area code 309 was created in 1957 through a split from area code 217.
- Area code 861 is an overlay for the same region as area code 309.
- Illinois State University is located in Normal, within the 309 region.
- Bradley University is located in Peoria, within the 309 region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What state is area code 309 in?
Area code 309 is in Illinois.
What major cities use area code 309?
Major cities using area code 309 include Bloomington, Normal, Peoria, Galesburg, Moline, East Moline, Rock Island, Pekin, Macomb, and Kewanee.
What time zone is area code 309 in?
Area code 309 is in Central Time.
Is area code 309 a toll-free number?
No. Area code 309 is a geographic area code for Illinois, not a toll-free code.