Area Code 248

Troy, Michigan · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
248
City
Troy, MI
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1997

Where Is Area Code 248?

Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Farmington Hills — northern Detroit suburbs

Oakland County — one of the wealthiest counties in the US.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
TroyPontiacSouthfieldFarmington HillsRoyal Oak

Time Zone for Area Code 248

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 248?

Area code 248 is located in Troy, Michigan (United States). It covers Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Farmington Hills — northern Detroit suburbs.

What time zone is area code 248 in?

Area code 248 (Troy, Michigan) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 248 a scam?

Area code 248 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Troy, Michigan. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (248), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 248 right now?

Area code 248 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/detroit/ for the exact current time in Troy.

When was area code 248 introduced?

Area code 248 was introduced in 1997. Oakland County — one of the wealthiest counties in the US.