Area Code 248 — Michigan

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 248 is located in Michigan and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Troy .

Coverage Area

Area code 248 — Michigan

Area Code Details

Area Code: 248
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: May 10, 1997
Assigned: November 8, 1996
Population Served: ~319,041 est.
Overlay Complex: 248/947

Cities Served

Largest City Troy

Troy Southfield Pontiac Royal Oak Birmingham Walled Lake Holly Northville Oxford Auburn Heights Commerce Milford-White Lake Clarkston Ortonville

History & Relationships

Split from

New codes split from 248

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 248

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 248

What state is area code 248?

Area code 248 is located in Michigan, United States.

Where is area code 248 from?

Area code 248 originates from Michigan. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 248?

Area code 248 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 248?

Area code 248 serves cities including Troy, Southfield, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Walled Lake, Holly, Northville, and more.

Is a call from area code 248 a scam?

Area code 248 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Michigan. Like any area code, individual numbers using 248 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.