Area Code 618

East St. Louis, Illinois · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
618
City
East St. Louis, IL
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 618?

East St. Louis, Belleville, Carbondale — southern Illinois

Illinois side of St. Louis metro. Southern Illinois University.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
East St. LouisBellevilleCarbondaleAlton

Time Zone for Area Code 618

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 618?

Area code 618 is located in East St. Louis, Illinois (United States). It covers East St. Louis, Belleville, Carbondale — southern Illinois.

What time zone is area code 618 in?

Area code 618 (East St. Louis, Illinois) is in the CST/CDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-6 and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 618 a scam?

Area code 618 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving East St. Louis, Illinois. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (618), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 618 right now?

Area code 618 follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). See the live clock at whattime.city/st-louis/ for the exact current time in East St. Louis.

When was area code 618 introduced?

Area code 618 was introduced in 1947. Illinois side of St. Louis metro. Southern Illinois University.