Area code 248 — Michigan
Area code 248 is in Michigan and serves Oakland County. Time zone, overlays, counties and ZIP codes.
| Location | Michigan (Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| Main places | Oakland County |
| State | Michigan |
| Status | In service · since 1997 |
| Overlay codes | 947 Overlays share the same area. Local calls usually need 10-digit dialing. |
| Local dialing | 10 digits |
History
- Split of 810
- 2002: overlaid by 947
Format a 248 number
US numbers are written as (248) 555-0123 or 248-555-0123. From outside the US, dial +1 248 555 0123.
Is a call from 248 a scam?
An area code only tells you where a number was assigned. Caller ID can be faked (“spoofed”), so do not trust a call just because the area code looks local. Never share codes or payment details with unexpected callers.
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