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US area code · Michigan

248 area code

Where the 248 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 248 number from anywhere.

CoversWest Bloomfield Township, MichiganTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 248 area code is in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 248 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateMichigan
Main areaWest Bloomfield Township
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since08-Nov-1996

The 248 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. It has been in service since 08-Nov-1996 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 248 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

248810947

How to dial a 248 number

From abroad+1 248 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 248 555-0123
Locally (same area)248 555-0123

Cities in the 248 area code

A 248 number is usually in one of these places in Michigan — 1 county.

Farmington HillsFerndale OaklandMadison Heights OaklandNovi OaklandOak Park OaklandPontiac OaklandRochester HillsRoyal Oak OaklandSouthfield OaklandTroy OaklandWaterford OaklandWest Bloomfield Township

Other Michigan area codes

231269313517586616679734810906947989

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 248 area code?

The 248 area code is in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 248 an overlay area code?

Yes. 248 overlays the same region as 810, 947, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 248?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 248 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 248, then the number: +1 248 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 248 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 248

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 799 prefixes are in use in 248, shared by 31 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Michigan Bell Tel Co25131%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless729%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC668%
Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC628%
Level 3 Communications, LLC587%
Metropcs, Inc.496%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 248 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
405
Recorded messages or robocalls
50%
Rank among area codes
#241 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (148)
Medical & prescriptions (54)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (49)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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