Area Code 618

FTC complaints involving 618 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 618 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 618 numbers:

• (618) 526-4251 — 166 complaints
• (618) 432-4136 — 27 complaints
• (618) 795-4446 — 27 complaints
• (618) 624-2277 — 8 complaints
• (618) 368-5733 — 8 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 618?

Area code 618 covers Collinsville and nearby cities including Belleville, Carbondale, East Alton in Illinois, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 618?

Area code 618 serves Collinsville, Belleville, Carbondale, East Alton, East Saint Louis, and 3 other communities in Illinois.

What time zone is area code 618 in?

Area code 618 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 618 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 618 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 618 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 618 a scam?

A 618 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 618 a country code?

No. 618 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 618 number written for international dialing looks like +1 618 followed by the 7-digit local number.