Zip Area Code

Area code 861

Area code 861 is an Illinois area code, in service since February 24, 2023.

It was added as an overlay on 309: both codes serve the same area, so neighbors can have numbers in either one.

Local calls are dialed with ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works.

It is in the Central Time zone.

In service since
February 24, 2023
Overlays
309
Local dialing
ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works
Time zone
Central Time
ZIP codes
207

Map

Map of the 861 area codeThe shaded area shows where 861 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.217573660641319563630815847708773PeoriaBloomingtonRock IslandMacombGalesburgPekinKewaneeChillicothe
Approximate 861 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 861

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlay, serving the same area: 309.

Neighboring area codes: 217, 573, 660, 641, 319, 563, 630, 815, 847, 765, 708, 773, 312.

Counties in area code 861

Towns in area code 861

And 179 more towns: every town in Illinois.