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Michigan · Eastern Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 947

Southfield and surrounding communities

Area code 947 serves Southfield, Michigan and communities including Clarkston, Independence, Milford and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 947 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
StateMichigan
Largest citySouthfield
Local time2:30 AM ET
Nearby248 · 810 · 586
Since2002
Call now?Late in Southfield. Consider texting

Who Called Me from Area Code 947?

Quick answerA 947 call usually comes from Southfield or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 947 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 947 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 947 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(947) 218-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(947) 247-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(947) 217-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(947) 221-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(947) 300-XXXXRobocall-heavy

44 unwanted-call reports naming 947 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 947 a Scam?

No. 947 is a legitimate Southfield area code.

It’s added to the 248 region in 2002 and serves Southfield and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 248 region in 2002; 209 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 947 numbers

The most common area code 947 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 947

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 947 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 947 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 947 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

947 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 209 assigned 947 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 947 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

209 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
947-200Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-201Verizon WirelessWireless
947-202Verizon WirelessWireless
947-203Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-204AT&T MobilityWireless
947-205T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-206Verizon WirelessWireless
947-207Bandwidth.comVoIP
947-208Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-209AT&T MobilityWireless
947-210Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-212Verizon WirelessWireless
947-213Verizon WirelessWireless
947-214Peerless NetworkVoIP
947-215AT&T MobilityWireless
947-216AT&T MobilityWireless
947-217AT&T MobilityWireless
947-218AT&T MobilityWireless
947-219Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-220Verizon WirelessWireless
947-221Bandwidth.comVoIP
947-222Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-223Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-224Csc WirelessWireless
947-225Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-226Verizon WirelessWireless
947-227Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-228Bandwidth.comVoIP
947-229T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-230Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-231AT&T MobilityWireless
947-232Verizon WirelessWireless
947-233Verizon WirelessWireless
947-234Verizon WirelessWireless
947-235AT&T MobilityWireless
947-236T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-237Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
947-238AT&T MobilityWireless
947-239T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-240T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-241AT&T MobilityWireless
947-242Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-243T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-244Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-245Boost MobileLandline
947-246AT&T MobilityWireless
947-247Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-248Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-249Boost MobileLandline
947-250AT&T MobilityWireless
947-251Boost MobileLandline
947-252Verizon WirelessWireless
947-253AT&T MobilityWireless
947-254AT&T MobilityWireless
947-255Verizon WirelessWireless
947-256AT&T MobilityWireless
947-257Boost MobileLandline
947-258T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-259AT&T MobilityWireless
947-260AT&T MobilityWireless
947-261AT&T MobilityWireless
947-262Verizon WirelessWireless
947-263Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-264Verizon WirelessWireless
947-265Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-266Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-267Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-268AT&T MobilityWireless
947-269First CommunicationsLandline
947-270AT&T MobilityWireless
947-271T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-272Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-273T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-274AT&T MobilityWireless
947-275T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-276AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-277T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-278T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-279AT&T MobilityWireless
947-280AT&T MobilityWireless
947-281Verizon WirelessWireless
947-282Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-283AT&T MobilityWireless
947-284AT&T MobilityWireless
947-285T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-286AT&T MobilityWireless
947-287AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-288Verizon WirelessWireless
947-289Verizon WirelessWireless
947-290AT&T MobilityWireless
947-291AT&T MobilityWireless
947-292AT&T MobilityWireless
947-293AT&T MobilityWireless
947-294AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-295AT&T MobilityWireless
947-296AT&T MobilityWireless
947-297AT&T MobilityWireless
947-299AT&T MobilityWireless
947-300FracTELLandline
947-301AT&T MobilityWireless
947-302AT&T MobilityWireless
947-309Verizon WirelessWireless
947-313Verizon WirelessWireless
947-326Verizon WirelessWireless
947-327Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-333Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-334Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-336FracTELLandline
947-339Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-344Verizon WirelessWireless
947-345FracTELLandline
947-348FracTELLandline
947-361Verizon WirelessWireless
947-362Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-363AT&T MobilityWireless
947-366Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-376Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-381Verizon WirelessWireless
947-387Verizon WirelessWireless
947-399Verizon WirelessWireless
947-400FracTELLandline
947-414AT&T MobilityWireless
947-419Verizon WirelessWireless
947-420Verizon WirelessWireless
947-426Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-428Verizon WirelessWireless
947-433Verizon WirelessWireless
947-436Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-444Verizon WirelessWireless
947-447CommioLandline
947-456Verizon WirelessWireless
947-465AT&T MobilityWireless
947-466Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-470Verizon WirelessWireless
947-479Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-485Verizon WirelessWireless
947-489Verizon WirelessWireless
947-500FracTELLandline
947-505Verizon WirelessWireless
947-509Verizon WirelessWireless
947-517Verizon WirelessWireless
947-518AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-519AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-520AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-521AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-522AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-523AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-524AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-529FracTELLandline
947-539Verizon WirelessWireless
947-546Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-550Verizon WirelessWireless
947-566Verizon WirelessWireless
947-570Telnet WorldwideLandline
947-577Verizon WirelessWireless
947-600FracTELLandline
947-616Verizon WirelessWireless
947-622Bandwidth.comVoIP
947-630Verizon WirelessWireless
947-666Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-678Verizon WirelessWireless
947-722Verizon WirelessWireless
947-729Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-733Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-740Verizon WirelessWireless
947-744Verizon WirelessWireless
947-749Verizon WirelessWireless
947-750Verizon WirelessWireless
947-755Verizon WirelessWireless
947-757Verizon WirelessWireless
947-762Verizon WirelessWireless
947-768Verizon WirelessWireless
947-770Verizon WirelessWireless
947-777Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-800Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-813T-Mobile (Omnipoint)Landline
947-823Verizon WirelessWireless
947-829Verizon WirelessWireless
947-830Verizon WirelessWireless
947-837Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
947-844Verizon WirelessWireless
947-851Verizon WirelessWireless
947-853Verizon WirelessWireless
947-859Verizon WirelessWireless
947-862Verizon WirelessWireless
947-867Verizon WirelessWireless
947-881AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
947-882Verizon WirelessWireless
947-885Verizon WirelessWireless
947-886Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
947-888Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-895TwilioVoIP
947-900FracTELLandline
947-913Verizon WirelessWireless
947-938Verizon WirelessWireless
947-939Verizon WirelessWireless
947-941Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-944Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-948Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-955Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-956Verizon WirelessWireless
947-957Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
947-970Verizon WirelessWireless
947-985Peerless NetworkVoIP
947-987Verizon WirelessWireless
947-994Verizon WirelessWireless
947-996Verizon WirelessWireless
947-997Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
947-999Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 947 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 947

Communities the 947 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Milford48381, 48380, 48356Fiber up to 5 GIG
Ortonville48462, 48438, 48348Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

947 Area Code Map

Area code 947 serves Southfield and nearby communities in MI.

Map of area code 947 coverage in Michigan↓  Printable PDF

Open the printable 947 map (PDF) · All Michigan area codes · Home internet in Southfield

Counties Covered by the 947 Area Code

Oakland County
Share of combined population100%
Population1,274,395
Largest 947 cityOrtonville

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

The 947, explained

Area Code 947: More Than a Number in Southfield

In Southfield, the 947 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2002, layered onto the 248 region, and it has meant Southfield and surrounding communities ever since — 209 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 947 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Southfield and surrounding communities, with 248 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 947 came first.

Keeping a 947 matters here. An existing 947 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 248 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 947: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 947

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 947

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 947, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Check availability at your addressHome internet in Southfield ›

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 947? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 947?

Set up home internet in area code 947 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 947 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
Plan your move with AT&T
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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 947

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 947. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 947 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Southfield are a tap away.

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AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

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Need a new 947 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 947 shares its territory with 248, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 947 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 947 ›

Woman smiling at her phone on an Southfield street
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AT&T Stores in Area Code 947

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 947? These stores serve the 947 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 947 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Southfield AT&T Store Southfield 29636 Southfield Rd, Southfield+1 248-301-6363
Southfield AT&T Store Southfield 23105 Greenfield Rd, Southfield+1 248-864-0002
Southfield AT&T Store Tel Twelve Square Store 24500 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield+1 248-204-2277
Cell phone stores in Southfield › All 2 locations: company owned and authorized retailers

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

AT&T store employee helping a customer with her phone
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All AT&T Stores Serving the 947 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 947’s communities. Tap any number to call.

5 AT&T locations serving the 947 area
CityStorePhone
ClarkstonAT&T Store Clarkston+1 248-803-0055
ClarkstonAT&T Store Clarkston+1 248-371-2030
SouthfieldAT&T Store Southfield+1 248-864-0002
SouthfieldAT&T Store Tel Twelve Square Store+1 248-204-2277
SouthfieldAT&T Store Southfield+1 248-301-6363

International Calling from Area Code 947

Calling abroad from area code 947? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 947 calls most:IndiaMexicoIraqCanadaChina

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 947’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 947 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

See international calling plans
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Southfield calls the worldSee international plans ›

947 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

StateMichigan
Time zoneEastern
Overlays248share this territory
Established2002added to the 248 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.27Mcounties served, Census 2023
Largest citySouthfield+1 more ›

How to dial a 947 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)947 + 7-digit number(947) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 947 + 7-digit number1 (947) 555-0100
Calling 947 from another country+1 947 + 7-digit number+1 947 555 0100
From a mobile phone(947) + 7-digit number(947) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 947

Added in 2002 to the 248 region, the 947 serves Southfield and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2002Added to the 248 region

In service since 2002. Today the 947’s territory is shared with overlay code 248, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

248Overlay810Also Michigan586Also Michigan313Also Michigan734Also Michigan

Browse area codes by state: Michigan (13) · California (41) · Texas (29) · Florida (23) · all 50 states ›

Area Code 947 FAQ

What area code is 947?
947 is the area code for Southfield, Michigan and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 947?
Area code 947 serves Southfield, Michigan and nearby communities including Clarkston, Independence, Milford. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 947 number?
The most common 947 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 947?
A 947 number usually means Southfield or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 947?
Eastern time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 947 numbers?
947 is an active, legitimate Michigan area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 947 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 947 a toll-free number?
No. 947 is a geographic area code tied to Southfield, Michigan. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 947 and 248?
Nothing on the map: 947 is an overlay of 248, covering the same Southfield area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 947?
The largest communities include Milford, Ortonville. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 947?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 947. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 947 number?
Yes. Carriers in Southfield and across the 947 still issue 947 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 947 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 947 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 947 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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