312 Area Code

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Why an Illinois area code is a great idea for your business

If you're looking to expand into or target new business in Chicago, a local phone number is a great way to gain trust with the community. Customers are more likely to answer calls from a familiar area code, and it shows you're invested in the local market.

Did you know?

The 312 area code is featured in the popular song "Area Codes" by Ludacris, highlighting its association with Chicago!

How to get a 312 number with Aircall

Getting set up locally with Aircall is quick and easy. Just head to your Dashboard.

On the Dashboard:

Click ‘Create or port number’ from the ‘Numbers’ tab

Choose ‘Local number’

Select the 312 Region

Name that number and assign it to a user or team

Select ‘Create Number’

What region does area code 312 cover?

Area code 312 is a Central Time zone code serving the heart of Chicago, including the downtown area and the Chicago Loop. It's one of the original area codes in Illinois and is overlaid with area codes 773 and 872, meaning they all serve the Chicago area.

Essential customer communication features with Aircall

Every Aircall local business number comes with a full suite of features that ensure seamless connectivity for your business and your customers.

“Aircall makes the process of speaking to hundreds of people a day super-efficient, seamless, and enjoyable. It allows us to engage in meaningful conversations every day.”

Owen Pickrell, Sales Manager, Disciple Media

Improve performance with powerful features

Ditch manual dialing with tools like Power Dialer and Click-to-Dial, so that reps can reach their quotas faster. And combine your calls with SMS and MMS capabilities so you can reach your customers in a way that suits them.

Deliver better customer experience

Get new teammates up-and-running quickly, and support them in their development with Call Coaching & Whispering. Use Live Monitoring to see who needs help, and review call recordings in half the time to improve your team’s customer service.

Build credibility and trust with in-depth insights

Advanced analytics dashboards help you to make informed decisions on quotas, capacity planning, and outreach strategy. And instant customer insights help your agents to dive into the detail of any call without asking the customer to repeat themselves.

“I want to track the activities of my salespeople and their success. If they make 200 phone calls a day, but each call is 10 seconds long, I know that we have work to do. It helps me to identify problems so I can then find solutions and coach people to be better..”

Pekka Nebelung, Chief Operating Officer, Jobilla

Level up with AI

Drive team performance with AI-generated call summaries to save time on reviews and reporting. Identify key discussion points for faster call monitoring. Review speaker dynamics and caller engagement levels to drive better conversations.

Integrate with your existing business tools

Aircall integrates with 100+ CRMs, help desks, and more. Conversation activity is automatically synced with all your other customer data, so you can limit the manual work, and better-personalize your interactions.

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The features sales and customer support teams love

Power Dialer

Makes calls in rapid succession with a powerful sales dialer that automatically adds numbers from any webpage.

Call Whispering

Secretly speak to teammates while they are on a live call so you can provide timely advice.

Voicemail Drop

Leave pre-recorded messages in just one click, and save up to five hours per agent, per week.

CRM Integrations

Aircall integrates with your CRM and help desk tools to keep all conversations connected.

AI-Generated Call Summaries

Instantly grasp the essence of a conversation, and review calls twice as fast.

Call Recording

Review call recordings to help confirm details, monitor quality, and guide training sessions.

Frequently asked questions

Why use an 312 area code phone number?

Establish a local presence: A 312 area code instantly connects your business with downtown Chicago, building trust and recognition among potential customers.
Improve customer engagement: Local customers are more likely to answer calls from a familiar area code, leading to better communication and stronger relationships.
Project a professional image: A dedicated 312 number adds professionalism and legitimacy to your business, especially for startups and remote teams wanting to establish a presence in Chicago.
Tap into a thriving economy: The 312 area code is a hub for finance, commerce, culture, and tourism. A local number can help your business tap into this thriving market.
Enhance marketing campaigns: Utilize your 312 number in local advertising and marketing efforts to connect with your target audience effectively.

What is the history of the 312 area code?

Area code 312 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947. It initially covered a much larger portion of northeastern Illinois. As the population grew, new area codes were added, and 312 was gradually reduced to its current boundaries, primarily serving downtown Chicago. In 1996, area code 773 was added as an overlay, followed by 872 in 2007, to provide more phone numbers for the region.

What are the benefits of using Aircall for your 312 area code number?

Easy setup and management: Aircall provides a user-friendly platform to quickly obtain and manage your 312 number without complex installations or hardware.
Advanced features: Access features like call routing, IVR, voicemail transcription, and analytics to optimize your communication and customer service.
Integration with CRM and helpdesk: Seamlessly integrate your 312 number with popular tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zendesk to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
Scalability and flexibility: Easily add or remove numbers as your business grows and adapts to changing needs.
Reliable service: Aircall offers high-quality call service and support to ensure your 312 number operates smoothly and efficiently.