Berwyn, Illinois

Where Is Area Code 708?

Area code 708 serves parts of northeastern Illinois, mainly the close-in suburbs around Chicago. It covers communities in Cook County and extends into nearby parts of DuPage and Will counties. Berwyn is one of the cities in this area code.

Area code 708 serves many suburbs just outside the Chicago city limits. Major cities and communities in 708 include Berwyn, Cicero, Oak Park, Orland Park, Tinley Park, and Park Forest. The area also includes parts of the south, west, and southwest suburban ring around Chicago.

Area code 708 covers communities near major regional landmarks and transportation routes. The area includes suburbs near Midway International Airport and major highways such as Interstates 55, 57, 80, and 294. It also serves places near well-known sites such as Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield and the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District in Oak Park.

History of Area Code 708

Area code 708 began on November 11, 1989, when it split from area code 312. The split happened as telephone demand grew in the Chicago suburbs and more phone numbers were needed outside the city of Chicago.

Area code 708 later lost territory through more splits as demand kept rising. Area code 847 split from 708 in 1996 to serve many northern suburbs, and area code 630 split from 708 in 1996 to serve many western suburbs. In 2007, area code 464 was approved as an overlay for 708, and 11-digit dialing became necessary in the 708 region.

Key Facts About Area Code 708

• Area code 708 is in Illinois and serves Berwyn and many other suburbs around Chicago.
• Area code 708 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 708 was created on November 11, 1989, in a split from area code 312.
• Area code 708 is a split area code, not an original North American area code from 1947.
• Area code 464 is an overlay for area code 708, so both codes serve the same geographic region.
• Area code 708 covers parts of Cook County and extends into parts of DuPage and Will counties.
• Notable places in the 708 region include Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield and the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District in Oak Park.
• The 708 region serves a large suburban population in the Chicago metropolitan area, but population totals vary because the code covers only parts of some counties and communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 708 in?

Area code 708 is in Illinois.

What major cities use area code 708?

Major cities and communities in area code 708 include Berwyn, Cicero, Oak Park, Orland Park, Tinley Park, and Park Forest.

Is area code 708 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 708 is a geographic area code for northeastern Illinois.