616 area code
Grand Rapids area, Eastern Time.Area code 616 covers Grand Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven and 33 more places in Michigan, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Grand Rapids
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM (Michigan law)
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Where 616 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 616 has 36. Each one's share is how many 616 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI.
- Grand Rapids50%
- Holland8%
- Grand Haven4%
- Greenville3%
- Zeeland3%
- Ada2%
- Dutton2%
Also: Ionia, Rockford, Byron Center, Cedar Springs, Hudsonville, Lowell, Sparta, Caledonia, Alto, Belding, Coopersville, Drenthe + 17 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 616 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Michigan law. Hold every 616 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 616Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Michigan lawEvery day, 9 AM to 9 PMIn a harassment statute that needs intent to annoy.MCL 750.540e(1)(f) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 616 area code
616 is one of the original area codes from 1947, and 231 and 269 were later split off from it. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1947616 starts
- 1999231 split off
- 2002269 split off
Source: NANPA area code database
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616 area code FAQ
What area code is 616?
616 is a Michigan area code for Grand Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven, Greenville and 32 more places.
What time zone is the 616 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 616 numbers?
Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM, local time, under Michigan law.
When did the 616 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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