224 Area Code
Illinois, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:45 AM
Area code 224 is in Illinois, USA, serving Elgin, Park Ridge, Deerfield and Lincolnwood. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:45 AM. 847 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2002.
| Area code | 224 |
|---|---|
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Major cities | Elgin, Park Ridge, Deerfield, Lincolnwood |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| Overlay codes | 847 |
| In service since | 2002 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 224?
Illinois, USA — including Elgin, Park Ridge, Deerfield and Lincolnwood.
What time zone is area code 224?
Central Time.
How do I call a 224 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 224 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 224 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 224 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 224 … .
Is a call from 224 a scam?
Not by itself — 224 is an ordinary geographic area code in Illinois. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.