847 Area Code
Illinois, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:45 AM
Area code 847 is in Illinois, USA, serving Elgin, Mount Prospect, Park Ridge and North Chicago. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:45 AM. 224 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1996.
| Area code | 847 |
|---|---|
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Major cities | Elgin, Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, North Chicago, Morton Grove, Deerfield, Prospect Heights, Antioch |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| Overlay codes | 224 |
| In service since | 1996 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 847?
Illinois, USA — including Elgin, Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, North Chicago and Morton Grove.
What time zone is area code 847?
Central Time.
How do I call a 847 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 847 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 847 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 847 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 847 … .
Is a call from 847 a scam?
Not by itself — 847 is an ordinary geographic area code in Illinois. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.