Area code 309
309 is Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Illinois.
Area code 309 at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- Main cities
- Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, East Peoria, Pekin, Moline, Rock Island, Galesburg
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 861
- In service since
- 1957
861 covers the exact same area as 309 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 309?
Area code 309 covers Peoria, Bloomington, Normal in Illinois.
What time is it in area code 309?
Area code 309 is in the Central Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 861 the same area as 309?
Yes. 861 is an overlay of 309 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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