Area Code 312

FTC complaints involving 312 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 312 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 312 numbers:

• (312) 653-2073 — 38 complaints
• (312) 741-9061 — 15 complaints
• (312) 841-9995 — 14 complaints
• (312) 893-4813 — 14 complaints
• (312) 796-6673 — 14 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 312?

Area code 312 covers Chicago and nearby cities including West Chicago in Illinois, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 312?

Area code 312 serves Chicago, West Chicago in Illinois.

What time zone is area code 312 in?

Area code 312 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 312 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 312 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 312 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 312 a scam?

A 312 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 312 a country code?

No. 312 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 312 number written for international dialing looks like +1 312 followed by the 7-digit local number.