Area Code 248: Get a Troy Phone Number

248 · Troy

What is the area code for Troy?

The area code for Troy, Michigan is 248, with overlay code 947 sharing the same geographic footprint. The 248 area code is a North American Numbering Plan geographic code assigned in 1997, covering the Oakland County Michigan region. It serves approximately 1,400,000 residents on the Eastern Time (ET) ().

The 248 area code has 784 assigned central-office prefixes (NXX codes, the three digits after the area code) across 21 rate centers, with numbers allocated to roughly 40 carriers.

At 784 of the ~792 usable central-office prefixes, the 248 area code has about 99% of its numbering capacity assigned, and that near-exhaustion is part of why overlay code 947 was added to the region. See how 248 compares in our NXX prefix allocation analysis across 338 US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)

Where is area code 248? Location and map area

Area code 248 is located in Michigan, the United States. Its coverage area centers on Troy and spans the Oakland County Michigan region. If you received a call from a 248 number, the caller's number was assigned in this area — though with number porting and virtual numbers, the person may be calling from anywhere.

The 248 location sits in Eastern Time (ET), so local business hours run roughly 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. Neighboring Michigan area codes include 231, 269, 313.

All Pontiac area codes

Pontiac is served by 2 area codes across the metro area. 248 is the 1997 addition; the others were added as overlays or for surrounding suburbs.

• 248 (current page) — Overlay on the same metro, assigned 1997
• 947 — Pontiac — assigned 2013

Cities served by the 248 area code

The 248 area code covers 5 major cities and towns across the Oakland County Michigan region (MI):

Businesses across Troy and surrounding cities use 248 numbers to project local presence and lift call answer rates. Industry studies of local presence dialing consistently report answer-rate gains of 20–40% over toll-free or out-of-area numbers — a caller ID that matches the recipient's region looks familiar and gets picked up.

248 area code time zone and business hours

The 248 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) zone (). Standard business hours in 248 run 9 AM to 5 PM ET.

If you're calling into 248 from a different time zone, factor in the offset. For example, an Eastern Time business calling 248 at 9 AM ET reaches Troy at local time — likely outside standard business hours.

History of the 248 area code

The 248 area code was introduced in 1997 when the North American Numbering Plan was first deployed. As Troy grew and number demand increased, overlay code 947 was added to serve the same geographic region — a common solution that avoids forcing existing subscribers to change their numbers.

• 1997 248 entered service
• 2013 947 added to serve the same region

Is the 248 area code safe? Spam and scam calls

248 is a legitimate geographic area code for Troy — it is not a scam code or a premium-rate prefix, and a call from a 248 number is most likely a genuine local caller. The risk is not the area code itself but a tactic called neighbor spoofing: scammers fake their caller ID so an unwanted call appears to come from your own area code, because people answer familiar numbers more readily.

If you get an unexpected 248 call, a few signals point to a likely scam — a pre-recorded message, urgent pressure to act now, a demand for payment by gift card or wire transfer, or anyone asking for passwords, Social Security, or account numbers. Let suspicious calls go to voicemail, never share personal information, and report fraud to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

The FCC consumer guide on spoofing explains your rights under the Truth in Caller ID Act. A real Troy business will leave a clear voicemail and will not pressure you.

US carriers verify caller ID with the STIR/SHAKEN framework, which flags many spoofed numbers as "Spam Likely" before they ring. DialPhone 248 numbers are registered for STIR/SHAKEN attestation, so calls from your business are verified as genuine and reach customers without a false spam label. See the DialPhone guide to VoIP security for more.

Why get a 248 area code number for your business?

Getting a 248 number gives your business three measurable advantages over a toll-free or out-of-area number:

1. Local trust signal. Customers in Troy recognize 248 as their home area code. Caller ID matching builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales outreach, and patient communication.
2. Higher answer rate. Calls from a familiar local area code are answered far more often than unknown or toll-free numbers — industry measurements of local presence dialing put the lift at 20–40%, which matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and time-sensitive service callbacks.
3. Targeted marketing. Businesses serving Troy and the broader Oakland County Michigan can advertise a local number across print, radio, billboards, and digital channels for higher conversion than a national 800 number.

For businesses in Troy and surrounding cities, top industries that benefit from local 248 presence include Professional Services, Healthcare, and Retail. DialPhone's AI receptionist is available for every 248 number — never miss a call, even after standard business hours.

How to get a 248 area code number

Setting up a 248 business number with DialPhone takes under 10 minutes:

1. Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
2. Search available 248 numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by area code, city, or pattern.
3. Choose your number and configure. Assign your new 248 number to a user or team, set up call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
4. Port your existing number (optional). Already have a 248 number? Free number porting in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.

New to local numbers? The complete guide to getting a local phone number covers choosing the right area code, porting an existing line, and avoiding spam flags.

248 area code overlay codes

The Oakland County Michigan region is served by multiple overlay area codes:

Area Code	Coverage
248	Primary area code for Oakland County Michigan, assigned 1997
947	Overlay — same geography (assigned 2013)

All overlay codes serve the same Troy region. New subscribers may be assigned any available code; existing numbers retain their original prefix.

AI receptionist for 248 area code businesses

Every DialPhone 248 number includes optional AI receptionist coverage, available 24/7. The AI handles calls when your team is unavailable — answering common questions, booking appointments, routing urgent callers to on-call staff, and capturing voicemail with full transcription and intent tagging.

For businesses in Troy that handle high call volume, run extended hours, or need bilingual support (especially valuable in service areas with diverse customer bases), the AI receptionist reduces voicemail backlog and improves first-call resolution.

All area codes in Michigan

Michigan has 12 active geographic area codes. The 248 area code is part of the same numbering plan as the codes listed below — calls between them are typically local within the state, depending on the carrier.

Nearby area codes

Related area codes in Michigan and the Eastern Time (ET) region:

• 231 area code — Muskegon, Michigan
• 269 area code — Kalamazoo, Michigan
• 313 area code — Detroit, Michigan
• 517 area code — Lansing, Michigan
• 616 area code — Grand Rapids, Michigan
• 734 area code — Ann Arbor, Michigan

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More area codes: ← 240 Rockville · 250 Victoria →

How this page is verified

DialPhone re-verifies every area code page every 90 days. Area code geography, timezone, and overlay data come from the official North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) database. Pricing reflects the published DialPhone plan tiers — see the pricing page for current details. Number availability varies; check the DialPhone signup flow for live inventory in the 248 region.

What to know before getting a 248 number

• Number availability is finite. Popular Troy area codes can be inventory-constrained — request specific vanity patterns early.
• Porting timing varies. Most 248 ports complete in 2-5 business days; complex multi-line legacy contracts can take 7-10.
• HIPAA tier required for healthcare. The Core $24 plan doesn't include a BAA — healthcare users need Advanced ($34) or above.