What area code is 217?
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217 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 217
SpringfieldShowing 12 of 84 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 217 sits on the map
Overlay: 447Coverage area
About the 217 region
217 covers Springfield in Illinois, including Arcola, Arthur, Assumption, Athens and Auburn. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Springfield region grew, 217 ran low on available numbers, so 447 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1957: split to create a part of 309; 2021: overlaid by 447.
Who called me from 217?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 217 does not prove the caller is really in the 217 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 217 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 217?+–
217 is a telephone area code serving Springfield in Illinois, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 217 located?+–
It covers Arcola, Arthur, Assumption, Athens and Auburn in Illinois.
What cities are in area code 217?+–
Major communities on record include Arcola, Arthur, Assumption, Athens and Auburn, among others. The code's territory spans the Springfield region of Illinois.
What time zone is 217?+–
217 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 217 start?+–
217 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1957: split to create a part of 309; 2021: overlaid by 447.
Why do calls to 217 require 10-digit dialing?+–
217 shares its territory with overlay code 447. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 217 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 217 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 217 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 217 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 217 number regardless of where you physically live.