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Area code 747

Where the 747 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 747 number from anywhere.

CoversLos Angeles, CaliforniaTime zonePacific (PT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 747 area code is in Los Angeles, California, United States (Pacific (PT)). To call from abroad: +1 747 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateCalifornia
Main areaLos Angeles
Time zonePacific (PT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since26-Oct-1999

The 747 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Los Angeles, California. It has been in service since 26-Oct-1999 and sits in the Pacific (PT) time zone.

Overlay 747 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

747818

How to dial a 747 number

From abroad+1 747 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 747 555-0123
Locally (same area)747 555-0123

Cities in the 747 area code

A 747 number is usually in one of these places in California — 1 county.

Agoura Hills Los AngelesBurbank Los AngelesCalabasas Los AngelesLa Cañada Flintridge Los AngelesNorth GlendaleSan Fernando Los Angeles

Other California area codes

209213279310323341350357369408415424442510530559

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 747 area code?

The 747 area code is in Los Angeles, California, United States (Pacific (PT)).

Is 747 an overlay area code?

Yes. 747 overlays the same region as 818, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 747?

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

How do I call a 747 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 747, then the number: +1 747 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 747 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 747?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 288 unwanted calls showing a 747 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 57% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 747 at #293 of 670 area codes reported.

Other101
Dropped call or no message67
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)51
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends23
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in California, 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 747 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 +1 747 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 747:

T-Mobile USA, Inc. 53Onvoy, LLC 47Fractel, LLC 39New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 27Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC 24Ton80 Communications, LLC 11

About 31.6% of the 275 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 747 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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