Area Code 947

FTC complaints involving 947 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 947 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 947 numbers:

• (947) 245-8855 — 14 complaints
• (947) 252-8746 — 10 complaints
• (947) 888-0418 — 7 complaints
• (947) 300-9362 — 7 complaints
• (947) 218-1378 — 6 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 947?

Area code 947 covers Ortonville and nearby cities including Troy, Farmington Hills, Southfield in Michigan, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 947?

Area code 947 serves Ortonville, Troy, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Rochester Hills, and 8 other communities in Michigan.

What time zone is area code 947 in?

Area code 947 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 947 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 947 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 947 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 947 a scam?

A 947 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 947 a country code?

No. 947 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 947 number written for international dialing looks like +1 947 followed by the 7-digit local number.