Area code 947
Area code 947 serves Troy and nearby parts of Michigan, including Pontiac, Southfield and Novi. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 248 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 947 at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Main city | Troy |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 248 |
Cities in 947
- Troy
- Pontiac
- Southfield
- Novi
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 947 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 947 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 947 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 947
What time zone is area code 947?
Area code 947 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 947?
Area code 947 is in Michigan. Its main city is Troy, and it also covers Pontiac, Southfield and Novi.
What are the legal hours to call a 947 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 947?
248 covers the same area as 947, so numbers in the same town can have either code.