Prefix 312-668 — Chicago Zone 01, IL

NANPA CO code assignment, current as of July 28, 2026.

Area code
312
Prefix (NXX)
668
Rate center
Chicago Zone 01
State
Illinois
Time zone
Central
Code holder
CSC WIRELESS, LLC
OCN
425J
Pooled
Yes (thousands-block pooling)
Assigned
2019-05-28
LATA
358

Numbers in the 312-668 prefix are registered to the Chicago Zone 01 rate center in IL, inside area code 312. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (312-668-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.

The assigned code holder is CSC WIRELESS, LLC, operating company number 425J, assigned May 28, 2019. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.

The rate center lies in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 358. Local time follows the Central zone.

Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Chicago Zone 01 caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.

Neighboring prefixes

Prefixes adjacent to 312-668
PrefixRate centerCode holder
312-665 Chicago Zone 01 TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - IL
312-666 Chicago Zone 01 ILLINOIS BELL TEL CO
312-667 Chicago Zone 01 PEERLESS NETWORK OF ILLINOIS, LLC - IL
312-669 Chicago Zone 01 ILLINOIS BELL TEL CO
312-670 Chicago Zone 01 ILLINOIS BELL TEL CO
312-671 Chicago Zone 01 T-MOBILE USA, INC.

FAQ

Where is 312-668 located?

The prefix is assigned to the Chicago Zone 01 rate center in IL, area code 312. It is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Which company owns 312-668 numbers?

CSC WIRELESS, LLC holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.

Is a call from 312-668 safe to answer?

The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Chicago Zone 01 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.