847 Area Code

Area Code	847
State	Illinois
Country	United State
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Central Standard Time (CST)
Overlay Complex	224/847
Assignment Date	27-JUL-95
In Service Date	20-JAN-96
Area Code	847

What is the 847 Area Code?

Area code 847 is located in Illinois, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 847 area code was first assigned in 27-JUL-95 and has been in service since 20-JAN-96.

The 847 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 224/847. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Cities in Area Code 847

Antioch

Cary

Elgin

Glencoe

Golf

Gurnee

Huntley

Kildeer

Mettawa

Niles

Skokie

Volo

Zion

Area codes of Illinois

Further Details on the 847 Area Code

Where is the 847 Area Code Located?

Area code 847 serves the entire state of Illinois in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 847 in?

Area code 847 is located in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 847 assigned and put into service?

Area code 847 was officially assigned on 27-JUL-95, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 20-JAN-96, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 847 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 847?

For local calls within area code 847, the required dialing pattern is 1+10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 847, local calls require 1+10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map