What area code is 717?
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717 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 717
Harrisburg4 communities on record for 717.
Where 717 sits on the map
Overlay: 223Coverage area
About the 717 region
717 covers Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, including Gettysburg, Lancaster and York. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Harrisburg region grew, 717 ran low on available numbers, so 223 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1998: split to create 570; 2017: overlaid by 223.
Who called me from 717?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 717 does not prove the caller is really in the 717 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 717 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 717?+–
717 is a telephone area code serving Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 717 located?+–
It covers Adams County, Berks County, Chester County and other counties, including Gettysburg, Lancaster and York in Pennsylvania.
What cities are in area code 717?+–
Major communities on record include Gettysburg, Lancaster and York. The code's territory spans the Harrisburg region of Pennsylvania.
What time zone is 717?+–
717 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 717 start?+–
717 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1998: split to create 570; 2017: overlaid by 223.
Why do calls to 717 require 10-digit dialing?+–
717 shares its territory with overlay code 223. 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 717 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 717 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 717 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 717 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 717 number regardless of where you physically live.