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A 312 number reads as downtown Chicago, the original code for the Loop and the neighborhoods around it. You can pick 312 as your area code right in the Ghost app, no matter where you actually live, and start calling and texting with it in minutes.
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Why choose a 312 virtual phone number?
Look like a Chicago local
If you're selling something online, dating in the city, or applying for jobs based in Chicago, a 312 number signals downtown before anyone answers the phone.
Keep the number when you move
If you're leaving Chicago for Aurora, Naperville, or somewhere out of state, you can keep your 312 number active so old contacts and job leads still reach you.
Moving into the city
If you're relocating to Chicago from Elgin, Joliet, or further out, getting a 312 number ahead of time gives you a local presence before your address changes.
Separate work from personal
Use a 312 number for freelance clients or side business calls tied to Chicago, and keep your personal line separate on the same phone.
Recognized by the metro
People in Schaumburg, Evanston, and Arlington Heights all recognize 312 as a downtown Chicago number, which matters if you're calling clients or landlords across the suburbs.
How to get a 312 phone number
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Get My 312 NumberAbout the 312 area code
Area code
312
State
Illinois
Overlay codes
224, 708, 773, 872
Cities served
12+
The 312 area code covers downtown Chicago and serves the surrounding metro, including Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin, Schaumburg, Evanston, and Arlington Heights.
312 shares the Chicago region with the overlay and neighboring codes 224, 708, 773, and 872. Calls between these codes connect normally across the metro.
The region runs on America/Chicago time. Keep that in mind when you're texting or calling contacts in other parts of the country from your 312 number.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Chicago?
The 312 area code sits at the center of the Chicago metro, a hub for finance, transportation, and professional services that reaches from downtown out to Naperville and Schaumburg.
Finance and trading
Downtown Chicago is home to major exchanges and financial firms, making finance a defining industry for anyone doing business under a 312 number.
Transportation and logistics
Chicago's position as a rail and air hub supports a large logistics and transportation workforce across the metro, from the city out to Joliet and Elgin.
Professional services
Law firms, consultancies, and corporate offices cluster in and around the Loop, making professional services a steady part of the local economy.
312 numbers by city
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 312 phone number?
You can pick 312 in the Ghost app and have your number ready to use in minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier.
Which cities use the 312 area code?
312 is centered on downtown Chicago and covers the wider metro, including Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin, Schaumburg, Evanston, and Arlington Heights.
Do I need to live in Chicago to get a 312 number?
No. You can choose 312 in the Ghost app from anywhere and use it for calling and texting, whether you're moving to Chicago, selling to buyers there, or just want the code.
What does Ghost Premium cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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