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Area code 616

Area code 616 covers Grand Rapids, Michigan. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Michigan Major City: Grand Rapids Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 616?

Area code 616 is assigned to Grand Rapids and the surrounding region in Michigan. Calls to numbers that start with 616 are routed to this area.

Area code 616 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Kent CountyOttawa CountyIonia CountyMontcalm County

Line types

  • Mobile 34.38%
  • Landline 65.62%
02 / MAP

Area code 616 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 Grand Rapids

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

Local timeGrand Rapids, MI--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Grand Rapids

WITHIN THE US616 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+1 616 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 616 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+1 616 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 616 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 616 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 616 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 616

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
43%
Sinch
11%
Verizon Business
8%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Windstream Communications
5%
Others
29%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
32%
T-Mobile USA
28%
AT&T Mobility
20%
USA Mobility
16%
Sinch
2%
Others
2%

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 616

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(616) 200 Landline Trufant Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(616) 201 Landline Grand Haven SinchONVOY, LLCV - MI
(616) 202 Landline Grand Rapids XO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICESXO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. - MI
(616) 203 Mobile Belding Boost MobileBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
(616) 204 Mobile Grand Rapids Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MI
(616) 205 Landline Sparta ISNINTERACTIVE SERVICES NETWORK, INC.
(616) 206 Mobile Grand Rapids AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(616) 207 Landline Lowell SinchONVOY, LLCV - MI
(616) 208 Landline Belding DAYSTARR / DAYSTARR COMMUNICATIONSDAYSTARR, LLC DBA DAYSTARR COMMUNICATIONS - MI
(616) 209 Landline Hudsonville ACE TELEPHONE COMPANY OF MICHIGANACE TELEPHONE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN, INC.

Showing 10 of 544 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 616

Where is area code 616 used?
Area code 616 serves Grand Rapids and the surrounding area in Michigan, including Kent County, Ottawa County, Ionia County, Montcalm County.
What city is area code 616 from?
The main city of area code 616 is Grand Rapids, MI.
What time zone is area code 616 in?
Area code 616 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 616 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 616 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 616 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 616 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 616 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 616 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 616 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 616?
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 616 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 65.62% of the number blocks are landline, 34.38% mobile.
How do I save a 616 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 616 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 616?
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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