Area code 224
224 is Evanston, Skokie, Schaumburg, Illinois.
Area code 224 at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- Main cities
- Evanston, Skokie, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Waukegan, Elgin, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 847
- In service since
- 2002
847 covers the exact same area as 224 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 224?
Area code 224 covers Evanston, Skokie, Schaumburg in Illinois.
What time is it in area code 224?
Area code 224 is in the Central Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 847 the same area as 224?
Yes. 847 is an overlay of 224 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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