Area Code 847 — Illinois

Q: What time zone is area code 847?

Area code 847 is in the Central Time zone (Central Time).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 847 is located in Illinois and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Elgin .

Coverage Area

Area code 847 — Illinois

Area Code Details

Area Code: 847
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 20, 1996
Assigned: July 27, 1995
Population Served: ~842,301 est.
Overlay Complex: 224/847

Cities Served

Largest City Elgin

Elgin Waukegan Arlington Heights Evanston Schaumburg Des Plaines Wheeling Park Ridge Northbrook Algonquin Highland Park Wilmette Roselle Grayslake Libertyville Lake Zurich Lake Forest Deerfield Round Lake Bensenville

History & Relationships

Rate Centers & Exchanges

27 rate centers identified within area code 847

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Nearby Area Codes

Chicago Zone 01-Calumet

37 km

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 847

What state is area code 847?

Area code 847 is located in Illinois, United States.

Where is area code 847 from?

Area code 847 originates from Illinois. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 847?

Area code 847 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 847?

Area code 847 serves cities including Elgin, Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Wheeling, Park Ridge, and more.

Is a call from area code 847 a scam?

Area code 847 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Illinois. Like any area code, individual numbers using 847 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.