Area Code 847

Evanston, Illinois · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
847
City
Evanston, IL
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1996

Where Is Area Code 847?

Evanston, Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Skokie — northern Chicago suburbs

Northwestern University (Evanston). North Shore affluent suburbs.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
EvanstonWaukeganArlington HeightsSkokieDes Plaines

Time Zone for Area Code 847

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 847?

Area code 847 is located in Evanston, Illinois (United States). It covers Evanston, Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Skokie — northern Chicago suburbs.

What time zone is area code 847 in?

Area code 847 (Evanston, Illinois) is in the CST/CDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-6 and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 847 a scam?

Area code 847 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Evanston, Illinois. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (847), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 847 right now?

Area code 847 follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). See the live clock at whattime.city/chicago/ for the exact current time in Evanston.

When was area code 847 introduced?

Area code 847 was introduced in 1996. Northwestern University (Evanston). North Shore affluent suburbs.