Area Code 224

FTC complaints involving 224 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 224 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 224 numbers:

• (224) 301-9872 — 240 complaints
• (224) 200-9918 — 151 complaints
• (224) 255-8542 — 138 complaints
• (224) 301-9923 — 96 complaints
• (224) 301-9934 — 85 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 224?

Area code 224 covers Arlington Heights and nearby cities including Waukegan, Evanston, Schaumburg in Illinois, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 224?

Area code 224 serves Arlington Heights, Waukegan, Evanston, Schaumburg, Palatine, and 27 other communities in Illinois.

What time zone is area code 224 in?

Area code 224 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 224 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 224 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 224 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 224 a scam?

A 224 number is geographically tied to Illinois, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 224 a country code?

No. 224 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 224 number written for international dialing looks like +1 224 followed by the 7-digit local number.