Illinois · Central Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 331

Aurora and surrounding communities

Area code 331 serves Aurora, Illinois and communities including Geneva and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 331 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
Largest cityAurora
Local time4:30 AM CT
Nearby630 · 847 · 779
Since2007
Call now?Late in Aurora. Consider texting

Who Called Me from Area Code 331?

Quick answerA 331 call usually comes from Aurora or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 331 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 331 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 331 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(331) 257-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(331) 267-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(331) 775-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(331) 207-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(331) 268-XXXXRobocall-heavy

84 unwanted-call reports naming 331 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 331 a Scam?

No. 331 is a legitimate Aurora area code.

It’s added to the 630 region in 2007 and serves Aurora and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 630 region in 2007; 222 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 331 numbers

The most common area code 331 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 331

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 331 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 331 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 331 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

331 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 222 assigned 331 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 331 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

222 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
331-200T-MobileWireless
331-201Verizon WirelessWireless
331-202T-MobileWireless
331-203T-MobileWireless
331-204Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-205T-MobileWireless
331-206T-MobileWireless
331-207Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
331-208T-MobileWireless
331-209Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
331-210Peerless NetworkVoIP
331-212Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
331-213Verizon WirelessWireless
331-214Verizon WirelessWireless
331-215Verizon WirelessWireless
331-216AT&T MobilityWireless
331-217Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-218T-MobileWireless
331-219TelnyxLandline
331-220T-MobileWireless
331-221AT&T Midwest (Illinois Bell)Landline
331-222AT&T MobilityWireless
331-223AT&T MobilityWireless
331-224Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-225T-MobileWireless
331-226T-MobileWireless
331-227Verizon WirelessWireless
331-228Windstream (Paetec)Landline
331-229Verizon WirelessWireless
331-230T-MobileWireless
331-231AT&T MobilityWireless
331-232AT&T MobilityWireless
331-233TelnyxLandline
331-234Verizon WirelessWireless
331-235AT&T MobilityWireless
331-236T-MobileWireless
331-237Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
331-238AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
331-239Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-240Peerless NetworkVoIP
331-241Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-242T-MobileWireless
331-243T-MobileWireless
331-244Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-245T-MobileWireless
331-246T-MobileWireless
331-247VonageVoIP
331-248Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
331-249Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-250T-MobileWireless
331-251Verizon WirelessWireless
331-252AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
331-253T-MobileWireless
331-254T-MobileWireless
331-255Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-256Verizon WirelessWireless
331-257AT&T MobilityWireless
331-258Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-259Peerless NetworkVoIP
331-260AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
331-261T-MobileWireless
331-262T-MobileWireless
331-263Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-264Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
331-265Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-266AT&T MobilityWireless
331-267VonageVoIP
331-268T-MobileWireless
331-269T-MobileWireless
331-270Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-271Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-272Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-273Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-274T-MobileWireless
331-275T-MobileWireless
331-276Verizon WirelessWireless
331-277AT&T MobilityWireless
331-278AT&T MobilityWireless
331-279Windstream (Paetec)Landline
331-280Verizon WirelessWireless
331-281AT&T Midwest (Illinois Bell)Landline
331-282Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-283T-MobileWireless
331-284T-MobileWireless
331-285Verizon WirelessWireless
331-286Verizon WirelessWireless
331-287Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-288Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-289T-MobileWireless
331-290Verizon WirelessWireless
331-291Verizon WirelessWireless
331-292Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
331-293AT&T MobilityWireless
331-294Verizon WirelessWireless
331-295NusoLandline
331-296Boost MobileLandline
331-297Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-298Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-299FracTELLandline
331-300T-MobileWireless
331-301Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
331-302Verizon WirelessWireless
331-303Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-304T-MobileWireless
331-305Verizon WirelessWireless
331-306Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-307T-MobileWireless
331-308Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-309CommioLandline
331-310Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-312Verizon WirelessWireless
331-313Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
331-314Verizon WirelessWireless
331-315AT&T MobilityWireless
331-316CommioLandline
331-317CommioLandline
331-318Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-319Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-320Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-321T-MobileWireless
331-322Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-323Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-324Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-325Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
331-326Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-327Verizon WirelessWireless
331-328AT&T MobilityWireless
331-329Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-330AT&T MobilityWireless
331-331Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-332AT&T MobilityWireless
331-333AT&T MobilityWireless
331-334Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-335AT&T MobilityWireless
331-336FracTELLandline
331-337AT&T MobilityWireless
331-338Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
331-339Verizon WirelessWireless
331-340Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-341Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-342Verizon WirelessWireless
331-343Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-344Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-345FracTELLandline
331-346Verizon WirelessWireless
331-348FracTELLandline
331-356FracTELLandline
331-373Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-385AT&T MobilityWireless
331-388FracTELLandline
331-399FracTELLandline
331-400FracTELLandline
331-401Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
331-422Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
331-425T-MobileWireless
331-426Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-431Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-442Verizon WirelessWireless
331-444Verizon WirelessWireless
331-452Verizon WirelessWireless
331-454AT&T MobilityWireless
331-456First CommunicationsLandline
331-457Verizon WirelessWireless
331-462Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
331-465AT&T MobilityWireless
331-466Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-472T-MobileWireless
331-481Verizon WirelessWireless
331-500FracTELLandline
331-529FracTELLandline
331-551AT&T MobilityWireless
331-575T-MobileWireless
331-588AT&T MobilityWireless
331-600FracTELLandline
331-625Verizon WirelessWireless
331-627Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-631Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
331-642Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-643Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
331-645Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
331-666Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-684RCN (Astound)Landline
331-688Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-701Verizon WirelessWireless
331-702Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
331-703T-MobileWireless
331-704Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-707T-MobileWireless
331-716Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-717AT&T MobilityWireless
331-725AT&T MobilityWireless
331-732FracTELLandline
331-746Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-757T-MobileWireless
331-758FracTELLandline
331-771Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-775Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
331-777Verizon WirelessWireless
331-788FracTELLandline
331-800Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-801AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
331-803Peerless NetworkVoIP
331-806Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
331-808Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-814T-MobileWireless
331-825Digital Network Access CommunicationsLandline
331-826T-MobileWireless
331-837Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-850Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-866Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
331-867FracTELLandline
331-871Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
331-888Peerless NetworkVoIP
331-899FracTELLandline
331-900FracTELLandline
331-901Bandwidth.comVoIP
331-903At&T EnterprisesLandline
331-946FracTELLandline
331-979Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
331-980T-MobileWireless
331-998Verizon WirelessWireless
331-999Bandwidth.comVoIP

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 331 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 331

Communities the 331 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Aurora60505, 60502, 60519Fiber up to 5 GIG
Geneva60134, 60510, 60174Fiber up to 5 GIG

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

331 Area Code Map

Area code 331 serves Aurora and nearby communities in IL.

Map of area code 331 coverage in Illinois↓  Printable PDF

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Counties Covered by the 331 Area Code

DuPage County
Share of combined population64%
Population932,877
Largest 331 cityAurora
Kane County
Share of combined population36%
Population516,522
Largest 331 cityGeneva

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

The 331, explained

Area Code 331: More Than a Number in Aurora

In Aurora, the 331 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2007, layered onto the 630 region, and it has meant Aurora and surrounding communities ever since — 222 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 331 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Aurora and surrounding communities, with 630 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 331 came first.

Keeping a 331 matters here. An existing 331 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 630 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 331: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 331

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 331

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 331, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 331? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Fiber install day in the 331Check your address ›

Moving to Area Code 331?

Set up home internet in area code 331 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 331 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
Couple setting up internet on a laptop among moving boxes
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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 331

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 331. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 331 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Aurora are a tap away.

5G across the 331ActiveArmor® includedKeep your 331 number

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Need a new 331 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 331 shares its territory with 630, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 331 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 331 ›

Woman smiling at her phone on an Aurora street
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AT&T Stores in Area Code 331

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 331? These stores serve the 331 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 331 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

AT&T store employee helping a customer with her phone
Real help from real people in AuroraFind your store ›

International Calling from Area Code 331

Calling abroad from area code 331? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 331 calls most:MexicoIndiaPolandPhilippinesChina

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 331’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 331 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

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Aurora calls the worldSee international plans ›

331 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

Time zoneCentral
Overlays630share this territory
Established2007added to the 630 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.45Mcounties served, Census 2023
Largest cityAurora+1 more ›

How to dial a 331 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)331 + 7-digit number(331) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 331 + 7-digit number1 (331) 555-0100
Calling 331 from another country+1 331 + 7-digit number+1 331 555 0100
From a mobile phone(331) + 7-digit number(331) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 331

Added in 2007 to the 630 region, the 331 serves Aurora and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2007Added to the 630 region

In service since 2007. Today the 331’s territory is shared with overlay code 630, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

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Area Code 331 FAQ

What area code is 331?
331 is the area code for Aurora, Illinois and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 331?
Area code 331 serves Aurora, Illinois and nearby communities including Geneva. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 331 number?
The most common 331 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 331?
A 331 number usually means Aurora or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 331?
Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 331 numbers?
331 is an active, legitimate Illinois area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 331 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 331 a toll-free number?
No. 331 is a geographic area code tied to Aurora, Illinois. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 331 and 630?
Nothing on the map: 331 is an overlay of 630, covering the same Aurora area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 331?
The largest communities include Aurora, Geneva. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 331?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 331. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 331 number?
Yes. Carriers in Aurora and across the 331 still issue 331 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 331 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 331 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 331 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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