What area code is 947?
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947 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 947
Oakland (overlay)Showing 12 of 39 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 947 sits on the map
Overlay of 248Coverage area
About the 947 region
947 covers Oakland in Michigan, including Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. The code has been in service since 2002.
947 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 248 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 248.
Who called me from 947?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 947 does not prove the caller is really in the 947 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 947 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 947?+–
947 is a telephone area code serving Oakland in Michigan, United States, in service since 2002.
Where is area code 947 located?+–
It covers Oakland County, including Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills in Michigan.
What cities are in area code 947?+–
Major communities on record include Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, among others. The code's territory spans the Oakland region of Michigan.
What time zone is 947?+–
947 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 947 start?+–
947 entered service in 2002. Its history: overlaid on 248.
Why does area code 947 exist?+–
947 is an overlay of 248: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 947 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 947 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 947 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 947 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 947 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 248 instead.