Where is area code 779?

Area code question: Where is area code 779? Did someone call you with an area code 779 and you want to know where they are calling from? Is the number on your Caller ID showing area code 779 and you are wondering where that person or business is located?

The location of area code 779 is

Illinois

In other words, individuals and businesses with a telephone number that has the area code 779 may be from Illinois.

There are many instances where someone with area code 779 is not actually calling from Illinois. They may have moved from Illinois, but not bothered changing their cell phone number or they may have ported their number from Illinois to another state.

Furthermore, there are ways for "businesses" and individuals to get a phone number with area code 779, even though they are not located in or calling from Illinois.

Thus, the 779 area code belongs to Illinois, but these days that does not necessarily mean that the caller is from Illinois or located in Illinois.

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