Area Code 847

FTC complaints involving 847 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 847 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 847 numbers:

• (847) 328-1862 — 30 complaints
• (847) 426-9203 — 29 complaints
• (847) 200-1408 — 12 complaints
• (847) 622-8274 — 10 complaints
• (847) 200-1451 — 10 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 847?

Area code 847 covers Northbrook and nearby cities including Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston in Illinois, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 847?

Area code 847 serves Northbrook, Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, and 27 other communities in Illinois.

What time zone is area code 847 in?

Area code 847 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 847 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 847 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 847 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 847 a scam?

A 847 number is geographically tied to Illinois, 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 847 a country code?

No. 847 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 847 number written for international dialing looks like +1 847 followed by the 7-digit local number.