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Area Code 847 Location & Details

State / Region: Illinois • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates

Standard Dial Format
+1 (847) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 847?
IllinoisState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
847 Area Code Time Zone
Central
847 Overlay Codes
224

Area Code 847 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Illinois (Central Timezone)

Lat: 42.16° • Lng: -87.99°
📍 Geographic Center: IllinoisMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 847 Located?

Telephone area code 847 is assigned to Illinois in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:847 serves Illinois (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 847, standard 10-digit dialing (847) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 847?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 847? Here is how to trace who is calling from 847 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 847 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 847 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 847, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (847) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 847 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 847 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 847

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-847 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 847 Pop
ElginKane County115,4766.6%
WaukeganLake County87,9405.0%
SchaumburgDuPage County77,2494.4%
EvanstonCook County76,3804.4%
Arlington HeightsLake County76,2164.4%
SkokieLake County66,5443.8%
PalatineLake County65,8423.8%
Des PlainesLake County58,7723.4%
Mount ProspectLake County55,3953.2%
Hoffman EstatesDuPage County50,8582.9%
GlenviewLake County47,7112.7%
Buffalo GroveLake County42,8122.4%
Park RidgeLake County38,4632.2%
WheelingLake County38,3912.2%
CarpentersvilleKane County37,0452.1%
NorthbrookLake County34,7442.0%
North ChicagoLake County34,0501.9%
MundeleinLake County32,6801.9%
Elk Grove VillageDuPage County31,8851.8%
AlgonquinMcHenry County30,8241.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 847

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Illinois

County NameTotal Population% of 847 Area% of County
Lake County718,49061.8%100%
DuPage County932,65116.0%30%
Kane County523,43010.2%34%
McHenry County315,7306.9%38%
Cook County5,188,7915.1%2%

☎️Area Code 847 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 799 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

76% Landline22% Wireless1% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(847) 200-📱WirelessFOX LAKENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL08/08/2023
(847) 201-📞LandlineROUND LAKELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 202-📞LandlinePALATINEILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 203-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKSPOK, INC.N/A
(847) 204-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILN/A
(847) 205-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 206-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC04/23/2001
(847) 207-📱WirelessHINSDALENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 208-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKT-MOBILE USA, INC.03/13/2002
(847) 209-📱WirelessHINSDALENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 210-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKSPOK, INC.N/A
(847) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(847) 212-📱WirelessWHEELINGNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 213-📞LandlineSKOKIERCN TELECOM SERVICES OF ILLINIOS, INC. - ILN/A
(847) 214-📞LandlineELGINPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(847) 215-📞LandlineWHEELINGILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 216-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKSPOK, INC.N/A
(847) 217-📱WirelessROSELLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 218-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKSPOK, INC.N/A
(847) 219-📱WirelessLAKEFORESTT-MOBILE USA, INC.02/20/2001
(847) 220-📱WirelessROSELLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 221-📞LandlinePALATINEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(847) 222-📞LandlineARLIGTNHTSILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 223-📞LandlineGRAYSLAKEILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 224-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL02/22/2001
(847) 225-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKSPOK, INC.N/A
(847) 226-📱WirelessNORTHBROOKNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 227-📞LandlineDESPLAINESMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - ILN/A
(847) 228-📞LandlineELK GROVEILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 229-📞LandlineWHEELINGILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 230-📞LandlineROSELLETELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 231-📞LandlineGRAYSLAKETELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 232-📞LandlinePARK RIDGETELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 233-📞LandlineFRANKLINPKILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 234-📞LandlineLAKEFORESTILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 235-📞LandlineLAKEFORESTTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 236-📞LandlineDEERFIELDILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 237-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKSPOK, INC.N/A
(847) 238-📞LandlineBENSENVLILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 239-📞LandlineNORTHBROOKTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 240-📞LandlineROSELLEILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 241-📞LandlinePALATINEPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(847) 242-📞LandlineGLENCOEILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 243-📞LandlineWHEELINGPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(847) 244-📞LandlineWAUKEGANILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 245-📞LandlineLAKE VILLATELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 246-📞LandlineZIONTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILN/A
(847) 247-📞LandlineLIBERTYVLILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 248-📞LandlineBARRINGTONILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(847) 249-📞LandlineWAUKEGANILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 847

Where is area code 847 located?

Area code 847 is located in Illinois (United States), serving cities like Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates.

What timezone is area code 847?

Area code 847 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 847?

Area code 847 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Illinois.

Is area code 847 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 847 is an official geographic area code for Illinois. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Illinois

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 847.

224
Central
Area Code 224
Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates
217
Central
Area Code 217
Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham
309
Central
Area Code 309
Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Moline, Romeoville, Rock Island, Pekin, Galesburg, East Peoria, Crest Hill
312
Central
Area Code 312
Chicago, West Chicago
331
Central
Area Code 331
Aurora, Naperville, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Bartlett, Oswego
447
Central
Area Code 447
Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham