The 779 area code is located in the state of Illinois, and according to Intelius data, covers roughly 34,789 phone numbers and 42,834 listings across 355 prefixes.
This is a General Purpose Code, in service since March 17, 2007.
Area code 779 is part of an overlay complex shared with:
Area code 779 was split from area code 815.
Local and long-distance calls within area code 779 both require 1 plus 10 digits dialing.
Have you received a call from a number with a 779 area code? Figure out who is calling you by performing a reverse phone lookup search. Intelius can provide you with a phone report that includes (when available) original line type and carrier, the number owner’s name, last known address and past addresses, age, possible relatives, and more.
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