Area Code 616

FTC complaints involving 616 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 616 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 616 numbers:

• (616) 328-6956 — 13 complaints
• (616) 953-3422 — 13 complaints
• (616) 699-5547 — 11 complaints
• (616) 527-4900 — 10 complaints
• (616) 724-6566 — 9 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 616?

Area code 616 covers Grand Rapids and nearby cities including Wyoming, Kentwood, Forest Hills in Michigan, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 616?

Area code 616 serves Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Forest Hills, Holland, and 1 other communities in Michigan.

What time zone is area code 616 in?

Area code 616 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 616 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 616 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 616 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 616 a scam?

A 616 number is geographically tied to Michigan, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 616 a country code?

No. 616 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 616 number written for international dialing looks like +1 616 followed by the 7-digit local number.