847 Area Code
Covers Waukegan and nearby communities in Illinois.
(847) 555-0142Area code 847 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 847, centered on Waukegan, Illinois
42.3636, -87.8448
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 847 coverage map — centered on Waukegan. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
847 is the area code for Waukegan and the surrounding part of Illinois. It reaches roughly 817,000 people across places such as Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (847) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Lake, Cook, Kane and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 224, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 847 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Keep reading for the current local time in Waukegan, a map of the 847 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 847 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 847
Cities & neighborhoods
- Waukegan
- Arlington Heights
- Evanston
- Schaumburg
- Palatine
- Skokie
- Des Plaines
- Mount Prospect
- Hoffman Estates
- Glenview
- Buffalo Grove
- Carpentersville
- Wheeling
- Park Ridge
- Algonquin
- Elk Grove Village
- Gurnee
- Highland Park
- Lake Forest
- Lake in the Hills
- Libertyville
- Morton Grove
- Mundelein
- Niles
- North Chicago
- Northbrook
- Rolling Meadows
- Round Lake Beach
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 847’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 847 a scam?
Area code 847 serves Waukegan and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 847 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 847 number from abroad
Every 847 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 847 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 847 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 847 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 847 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 847 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 847 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 847: frequently asked questions
Where is the 847 area code located?
The 847 area code is located in Illinois, centered on Waukegan. It covers Lake, Cook, Kane, Mchenry and nearby communities including Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Palatine, Skokie.
What time zone is 847 in?
Area code 847 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Waukegan on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 847?
Cities and areas that use 847 include Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Palatine, Skokie. Its primary city is Waukegan, IL.
Do I need to dial 1 before 847?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 847 plus the seven-digit number. The 847 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 847 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 847 is a normal geographic area code for Waukegan, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 847 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 847?
Area code 847 is overlaid by 224, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.