Area Code 947 — Michigan

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 947 is located in Michigan and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Southfield .

Coverage Area

Area code 947 — Michigan

Area Code Details

Area Code: 947
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: September 7, 2002
Assigned: September 2, 1999
Population Served: ~218,948 est.
Overlay Complex: 248/947

Cities Served

Largest City Southfield

Southfield Pontiac Royal Oak Birmingham Northville Ortonville West Bloomfield Clarkston Commerce

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

9 rate centers identified within area code 947

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 947

What state is area code 947?

Area code 947 is located in Michigan, United States.

Where is area code 947 from?

Area code 947 originates from Michigan. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 947?

Area code 947 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 947?

Area code 947 serves cities including Southfield, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Northville, Ortonville, West Bloomfield, Clarkston, and more.

Is a call from area code 947 a scam?

Area code 947 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Michigan. Like any area code, individual numbers using 947 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.