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Area code 616

Where the 616 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 616 number from anywhere.

CoversForest Hills, MichiganTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 616 area code is in Forest Hills, Michigan, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 616 555-0123.

StateMichigan
Main areaForest Hills
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 616 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Forest Hills, Michigan. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

How to dial a 616 number

From abroad+1 616 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 616 555-0123
Locally (same area)616 555-0123

Cities in the 616 area code

A 616 number is usually in one of these places in Michigan — 2 counties.

Forest HillsGrand Rapids KentHolland OttawaKentwoodWalkerWyoming Kent

Other Michigan area codes

231248269313517586679734810906947989

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 616 area code?

The 616 area code is in Forest Hills, Michigan, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 616?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 616 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 616, then the number: +1 616 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 616 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 616?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 689 unwanted calls showing a 616 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 79% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 616 at #110 of 670 area codes reported.

Medical & prescriptions214
Other196
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)54
Dropped call or no message32
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Michigan, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 616 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 616 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 616:

Michigan Bell Tel Co 143Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 61Omnipoint Communications Midwest Operations, LLC 52Onvoy, Llcv 40New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 37Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC 27

About 17.7% of the 560 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 616 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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