616 Area Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Area code 616 serves Grand Rapids and 3 other cities in Michigan. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Michigan
- Primary city
- Grand Rapids
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 616
The 616 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Michigan.
- Grand Rapids
- Wyoming
- Holland
- Kentwood
About Area Code 616
Area code 616 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Michigan region anchored on Grand Rapids.
616 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 616 line.
Mobile numbers in 616 are portable: a person who moved away from Grand Rapids may still carry a 616 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 616 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Michigan, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Michigan.
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616 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 616?
Area code 616 is located in Michigan, primarily serving Grand Rapids and surrounding cities including Wyoming, Holland, Kentwood. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 616 area code?
616 is a Michigan area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 616 a scam area code?
616 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Michigan. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 616 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 616 use?
Area code 616 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Michigan time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 616 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 616 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.