Area code 773
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- Location
- Chicago, IL, Illinois
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
The 773 area code covers Chicago, IL and nearby Illinois communities.
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About the 773 area code
Illinois uses area code 773 within Chicago, and the code also picks up Cicero, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, and Arlington Heights. Central time governs the region.
It has been in service since 1996, arriving as an overlay on the 312 area, and it now belongs to an overlay complex with 872. Local calls across that shared Chicago territory are dialed with ten digits.
Dialing note: 773 is part of an overlay complex with 872, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
773 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 773 phone number?
- Pick an available 773 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Chicago, IL number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 773 area code?
- It serves Chicago, IL and nearby cities in Illinois, including Chicago, Cicero, Arlington Heights.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 773 number?
- AvoCall 773 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.