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Area Code 224 Location & Details

State / Region: Illinois • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates

Standard Dial Format
+1 (224) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 224?
IllinoisState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
224 Area Code Time Zone
Central
224 Overlay Codes
847

Area Code 224 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Illinois (Central Timezone)

Lat: 42.16° • Lng: -87.99°
📍 Geographic Center: IllinoisMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 224 Located?

Telephone area code 224 is assigned to Illinois in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:224 serves Illinois (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 224, standard 10-digit dialing (224) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 224?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 224? Here is how to trace who is calling from 224 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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How to Call Area Code 224 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 224, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (224) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 224 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 224 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 224

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-224 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 224 Pop
ElginKane County115,4766.6%
WaukeganLake County87,9405.0%
SchaumburgDuPage County77,2494.4%
EvanstonCook County76,3804.4%
Arlington HeightsLake County76,2164.4%
SkokieLake County66,5443.8%
PalatineLake County65,8423.8%
Des PlainesLake County58,7723.4%
Mount ProspectLake County55,3953.2%
Hoffman EstatesDuPage County50,8582.9%
GlenviewLake County47,7112.7%
Buffalo GroveLake County42,8122.4%
Park RidgeLake County38,4632.2%
WheelingLake County38,3912.2%
CarpentersvilleKane County37,0452.1%
NorthbrookLake County34,7442.0%
North ChicagoLake County34,0501.9%
MundeleinLake County32,6801.9%
Elk Grove VillageDuPage County31,8851.8%
AlgonquinMcHenry County30,8241.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 224

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Illinois

County NameTotal Population% of 224 Area% of County
Lake County718,49061.8%100%
DuPage County932,65116.0%30%
Kane County523,43010.2%34%
McHenry County315,7306.9%38%
Cook County5,188,7915.1%2%

☎️Area Code 224 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 609 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

33% Landline52% Wireless15% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(224) 200-📱WirelessARLIGTNHTSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/05/2008
(224) 201-📱WirelessARLIGTNHTSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/05/2008
(224) 202-📱WirelessARLIGTNHTSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/05/2008
(224) 203-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL09/17/2011
(224) 204-💻VoIPEVANSTONONVOY, LLC12/21/2015
(224) 205-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL11/03/2011
(224) 206-💻VoIPLIBERTYVLONVOY, LLCN/A
(224) 207-📞LandlineLIBERTYVLFIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC05/24/2004
(224) 208-💻VoIPBARTLETTONVOY, LLC10/17/2003
(224) 209-📱WirelessALGONQUINNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/15/2011
(224) 210-📱WirelessARLIGTNHTST-MOBILE USA, INC.11/22/2004
(224) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(224) 212-📞LandlineLAKEFORESTILLINOIS BELL TEL CO11/12/2003
(224) 213-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL10/31/2005
(224) 214-📱WirelessWAUKEGANNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL12/19/2011
(224) 215-📞LandlineWILMETTELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IL04/20/2012
(224) 216-📱WirelessWINNETKANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL01/15/2009
(224) 217-📱WirelessDESPLAINESCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL09/24/2004
(224) 218-📞LandlineHAMPSHIREAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC11/01/2004
(224) 219-💻VoIPWAUKEGANONVOY, LLC12/10/2015
(224) 220-📱WirelessDESPLAINEST-MOBILE USA, INC.11/24/2004
(224) 221-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL10/15/2008
(224) 222-📞LandlineELK GROVEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - IL04/27/2006
(224) 223-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL10/15/2008
(224) 224-📱WirelessDESPLAINEST-MOBILE USA, INC.07/31/2024
(224) 225-📞LandlineFOX LAKEAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC06/19/2006
(224) 226-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKT-MOBILE USA, INC.09/08/2011
(224) 227-📱WirelessELGINCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL05/02/2011
(224) 228-💻VoIPBARRINGTONONVOY, LLC09/28/2012
(224) 229-📱WirelessDESPLAINESCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL09/21/2011
(224) 230-📱WirelessELGINCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL05/25/2011
(224) 231-📞LandlineROSELLETELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - IL09/06/2012
(224) 232-📞LandlineARLIGTNHTSILLINOIS BELL TEL CO08/28/2002
(224) 233-📞LandlineSKOKIEFIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC03/29/2006
(224) 234-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL10/31/2005
(224) 235-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKT-MOBILE USA, INC.07/11/2011
(224) 236-💻VoIPBARTLETTBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - IL07/11/2011
(224) 237-📱WirelessWAUKEGANT-MOBILE USA, INC.07/18/2011
(224) 238-📱WirelessELGINCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL06/04/2004
(224) 239-📱WirelessELGINCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL10/13/2010
(224) 240-📱WirelessDESPLAINESCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL02/19/2013
(224) 241-📱WirelessALGONQUINNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL01/13/2010
(224) 242-📱WirelessELGINCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL07/19/2011
(224) 243-📱WirelessFOX LAKENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/06/2009
(224) 244-📱WirelessDESPLAINESCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL05/18/2010
(224) 245-📱WirelessARLIGTNHTST-MOBILE USA, INC.07/21/2011
(224) 246-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL08/11/2011
(224) 247-📱WirelessARLIGTNHTST-MOBILE USA, INC.04/18/2013
(224) 248-📱WirelessARLIGTNHTST-MOBILE USA, INC.06/21/2013
(224) 249-💻VoIPALGONQUINONVOY, LLC08/02/2013

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 224

Where is area code 224 located?

Area code 224 is located in Illinois (United States), serving cities like Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates.

What timezone is area code 224?

Area code 224 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 224?

Area code 224 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Illinois.

Is area code 224 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 224 is an official geographic area code for Illinois. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Illinois

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 224.

847
Central
Area Code 847
Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates
217
Central
Area Code 217
Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham
309
Central
Area Code 309
Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Moline, Romeoville, Rock Island, Pekin, Galesburg, East Peoria, Crest Hill
312
Central
Area Code 312
Chicago, West Chicago
331
Central
Area Code 331
Aurora, Naperville, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Bartlett, Oswego
447
Central
Area Code 447
Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham