Zip Area Code

Area code 779

Area code 779 is an Illinois area code, in service since March 17, 2007.

It was added as an overlay on 815: both codes serve the same area, so neighbors can have numbers in either one.

Local calls are dialed with 1 plus ten digits.

It is in the Central Time zone.

State
Illinois
In service since
March 17, 2007
Overlays
815
Local dialing
1 plus ten digits
Time zone
Central Time
ZIP codes
282

Map

Map of the 779 area codeThe shaded area shows where 779 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.219217608660269319563630309847262765574708773RockfordJolietKankakeeDekalbMchenrySterlingMorrisPrinceton
Approximate 779 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 779

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlay, serving the same area: 815.

Neighboring area codes: 219, 217, 608, 573, 660, 269, 641, 319, 563, 630, 309, 847, 262, 765, 574, 708, 773, 312.

Counties in area code 779

Towns in area code 779

And 296 more towns: every town in Illinois.

Local numbers in area code 779

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