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Area code 248

Area code 248 covers Pontiac, Michigan. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Michigan Major City: Pontiac Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 248/947
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 248?

Area code 248 is assigned to Pontiac and the surrounding region in Michigan. Calls to numbers that start with 248 are routed to this area.

Area code 248 shares its territory with 947. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Oakland CountyWayne County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.15%
  • Landline 73.85%
02 / MAP

Area code 248 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Pontiac

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timePontiac, MI--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Pontiac

WITHIN THE US248 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 248 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 248 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 248 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 248 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 248 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 248 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 248

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
50%
Lumen Technologies
11%
Verizon Business
11%
Metro by T-Mobile
8%
Windstream Communications
7%
Others
13%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
35%
AT&T Mobility
32%
T-Mobile USA
17%
USA Mobility
16%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 248

784 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(248) 200 Landline Southfield Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(248) 201 Landline Southfield WIRETAP TELECOM.WIRETAP TELECOM, LLC.
(248) 202 Mobile Pontiac AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(248) 203 Landline Birmingham AT&TMICHIGAN BELL TEL CO
(248) 204 Landline Southfield AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MI
(248) 205 Landline Birmingham AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MI
(248) 206 Landline Royal Oak Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MI
(248) 207 Mobile Northville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MI
(248) 208 Landline Southfield AT&TMICHIGAN BELL TEL CO
(248) 209 Landline Pontiac Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - MI

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 248

Where is area code 248 used?
Area code 248 serves Pontiac and the surrounding area in Michigan, including Oakland County, Wayne County.
What city is area code 248 from?
The main city of area code 248 is Pontiac, MI.
What time zone is area code 248 in?
Area code 248 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 248 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 947. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 248 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 248 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 248 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 248 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 248 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 248?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 248 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.85% of the number blocks are landline, 26.15% mobile.
How do I save a 248 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 248 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 248?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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