708 Area Code
Covers Cicero and nearby communities in Illinois.
(708) 555-0142Area code 708 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 708, centered on Cicero, Illinois
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 708 coverage map — centered on Cicero. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
708 is the area code for Cicero and the surrounding part of Illinois. It reaches roughly 403,000 people across places such as Cicero, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (708) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Cook. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 464, 312, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 708 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Cicero, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 708 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 708 spam calls.
Cities covered by 708
Cities & neighborhoods
- Cicero
- Orland Park
- Tinley Park
- Oak Lawn
- Berwyn
- Oak Park
- Calumet City
- Bellwood
- Blue Island
- Burbank
- Chicago Heights
- Dolton
- Elmwood Park
- Evergreen Park
- Harvey
- Lansing
- Maywood
- Melrose Park
- Oak Forest
- Park Forest
- South Holland
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 708’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 708 a scam?
Area code 708 serves Cicero and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 708 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 708 number from abroad
Every 708 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 708 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 708 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 708 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 708 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 708 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 708 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 708: frequently asked questions
Where is the 708 area code located?
The 708 area code is located in Illinois, centered on Cicero. It covers Cook and nearby communities including Cicero, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park.
What time zone is 708 in?
Area code 708 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Cicero on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 708?
Cities and areas that use 708 include Cicero, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park. Its primary city is Cicero, IL.
Do I need to dial 1 before 708?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 708 plus the seven-digit number. The 708 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 708 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 708 is a normal geographic area code for Cicero, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 708 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 708?
Area code 708 is overlaid by 464, 312, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.