What area code is 248?
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248 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 248
Oakland CountyShowing 12 of 39 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 248 sits on the map
Overlay: 947Coverage area
About the 248 region
248 covers Oakland County in Michigan, including Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. The code has been in service since 1997.
As the Oakland County region grew, 248 ran low on available numbers, so 947 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 810; 2002: overlaid by 947.
Who called me from 248?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 248 does not prove the caller is really in the 248 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 248 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 248?+–
248 is a telephone area code serving Oakland County in Michigan, United States, in service since 1997.
Where is area code 248 located?+–
It covers Oakland County, including Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills in Michigan.
What cities are in area code 248?+–
Major communities on record include Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, among others. The code's territory spans the Oakland County region of Michigan.
What time zone is 248?+–
248 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 248 start?+–
248 entered service in 1997. Its history: split of 810; 2002: overlaid by 947.
Why do calls to 248 require 10-digit dialing?+–
248 shares its territory with overlay code 947. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 248 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 248 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 248 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 248 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 248 number regardless of where you physically live.