708 Area CodeCicero, IL
Area code 708 covers Cicero and nearby communities in Illinois, in the Central Time (CT) zone, home to about 1.4 million people across 93 cities. It overlays 464, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Cicero
- State
- Illinois (IL)
- Timezone
- Central Time (CT)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 464
Where is area code 708?
Area code 708 serves part of Cicero, IL and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (464) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 708 Area Code
What is the 708 area code?
The 708 area code serves Cicero, Illinois, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 708 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 708 created?
The 708 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Cicero once the existing area code 464 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 708 Area Code
The 708 area code serves Cicero and surrounding areas in Illinois. It operates within the Central Time (CT) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 464. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Cicero
- Orland Park
- Oak Lawn
- Berwyn
- Tinley Park
- Oak Park
Got a call from a 708 number? It came from Cicero, IL. Since 708 overlays with 464, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 708, Cicero holds about 6% of the population; the rest is split across 92 smaller cities.
Cicero Area Codes Overview
Cicero is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 708 area code operates alongside 464. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 708 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 708 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero | IL | 82,090 | 1% | 100% |
| Orland Park | IL | 58,020 | 4% | 100% |
| Oak Lawn | IL | 56,531 | 1% | 100% |
| Berwyn | IL | 55,152 | 1% | 100% |
| Tinley Park | IL | 54,856 | 2% | 90% |
| Oak Park | IL | 52,947 | 1% | 100% |
| Calumet City | IL | 34,855 | 1% | 100% |
| Burbank | IL | 28,606 | 1% | 100% |
| Lansing | IL | 28,107 | 1% | 100% |
| Oak Forest | IL | 26,813 | 1% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 708 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 924 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 708 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 60% robocalls
- ↓ 1% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other39%360
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)24%224
- Dropped call or no message12%114
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 708?
78% assigned to a telco
- 61% Landline
- 39% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (708)200- | Wireless | Sprint Spectrum |
| (708)201- | Landline | Illinois Bell Tel Co |
| (708)202- | Landline | Illinois Bell Tel Co |
| (708)203- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (708)204- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (708)205- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (708)206- | Landline | Illinois Bell Tel Co |
| (708)207- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (708)208- | Wireless | Sprint Spectrum |
| (708)209- | Landline | Illinois Bell Tel Co |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 708 Area Code
Who called me from a 708 number?
A 708 number is assigned to Cicero, Illinois, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 708 code to look nearby, so a 708 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 924 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 708 code (60% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 708 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 708 is a normal, officially assigned code for Cicero, Illinois. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 708 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 924 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 708 code (60% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 708 area code?
Repeated calls from different 708 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 708 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 924 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 708 code (60% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 708 number?
If you aren't expecting a 708 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 708 area code?
Block a single 708 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 708 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 708?
Area code 708 covers Cicero and the surrounding area in Illinois, spanning 93 cities with about 1,383,707 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 464.
Is 708 a real area code?
Yes. 708 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Cicero, Illinois. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 708 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 708 area code in?
The 708 area code is in the Central Time (CT). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 708 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 708 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 708 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 708 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.