747 Area Code — San Fernando, CA
Area code 747 serves San Fernando and 2 other cities in California. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 818, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- California
- Primary city
- San Fernando
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 2009
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 818
Overlay of 818
Cities Served by 747
The 747 area code covers 3 cities and communities in California.
- San Fernando
- Burbank
- North Hollywood
About Area Code 747
Area code 747 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2009. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the California region anchored on San Fernando.
747 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (818). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 747 are portable: a person who moved away from San Fernando may still carry a 747 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 747 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in California, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (818). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of California.
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747 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 747?
Area code 747 is located in California, primarily serving San Fernando and surrounding cities including Burbank, North Hollywood. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 747 area code?
747 is a California area code. It was put into service in 2009 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 818.
Is 747 a scam area code?
747 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to California. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 747 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 747 use?
Area code 747 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard California time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 747 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 747 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 747 and 818?
747 and 818 cover the same California geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.