Area code 224
Area code 224 serves Evanston and nearby parts of Illinois, including Schaumburg, Palatine and Waukegan. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 847 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 224 at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Main city | Evanston |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 847 |
Cities in 224
- Evanston
- Schaumburg
- Palatine
- Waukegan
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 224 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 224 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 224 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 224
What time zone is area code 224?
Area code 224 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 224?
Area code 224 is in Illinois. Its main city is Evanston, and it also covers Schaumburg, Palatine and Waukegan.
What are the legal hours to call a 224 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 224?
847 covers the same area as 224, so numbers in the same town can have either code.