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The 708 area code covers the Chicago suburbs, including Cicero, Joliet, Evanston, and Des Plaines. It reads as local to anyone in that ring of towns around the city, not downtown Chicago itself. Pick 708 in the Ghost app and you can start calling and texting with it in minutes.
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Sell to suburban buyers
If you're listing furniture, a car, or an apartment in Cicero, Des Plaines, or Arlington Heights, a 708 number tells buyers you're in their area before they even answer.
Dating apps that match by area
A 708 number on a dating profile reads as Chicago suburbs, which matters if you're meeting people in Evanston or Skokie and want the number to match where you actually live.
Moving to the western or southern suburbs
If you're relocating to Joliet or Bolingbrook, a 708 number lets you start building local ties before you've unpacked a single box.
Keep the number after you leave
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Job hunting or freelancing in the suburbs? Use a 708 number for postings and interviews and keep your personal line for everyone else.
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Get My 708 NumberAbout the 708 area code
Area code
708
State
Illinois
Overlay codes
224, 312, 773, 872
Cities served
12+
The 708 area code covers Chicago's suburban ring: Cicero, Joliet, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Bolingbrook, Skokie, and Des Plaines, along with parts of the city of Chicago itself.
It shares the greater Chicago region with the 224, 312, 773, and 872 area codes. Chicago's downtown core runs mostly on 312 and 773, while 224 and 872 overlay nearby areas. 708 stands apart as the code most associated with the suburbs surrounding the city.
The region runs on the America/Chicago timezone, so calls and texts to and from a 708 number line up with Central Time business hours across Illinois.
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Local economy
Why do business in Cicero?
The 708 region covers a wide band of Chicago's suburbs, from industrial hubs like Joliet to residential communities like Skokie and Arlington Heights.
Logistics and distribution
Joliet and the surrounding suburbs sit along major transportation routes, making warehousing and freight movement a steady source of local jobs.
Healthcare
Suburban hospitals and clinics across towns like Evanston and Des Plaines employ a large share of local workers and serve surrounding communities.
Manufacturing
Long-standing manufacturing and industrial operations in towns like Cicero and Bolingbrook continue to anchor local employment in the region.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 708 phone number?
You can pick a 708 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No store visit, no new SIM card needed.
Which cities use the 708 area code?
708 covers Cicero, Joliet, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines, and parts of Chicago.
Is 708 a Chicago number?
It's associated with Chicago's suburbs rather than the downtown core, which mainly uses 312 and 773. If you live or work in Cicero, Evanston, or the surrounding towns, 708 reads as local.
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