What area code is 817?
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817 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 817
Fort Worth5 communities on record for 817.
Where 817 sits on the map
Overlay: 682Coverage area
About the 817 region
817 covers Fort Worth in Texas, including Arlington, Grand Prairie, Grandview and Weatherford. The code has been in service since 1953.
As the Fort Worth region grew, 817 ran low on available numbers, so 682 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created from parts of 214 and 915; 1957: split to create a part of 806; 1997: split to create 254 and 940; 2000: overlaid by 682.
Who called me from 817?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 817 does not prove the caller is really in the 817 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 817 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 817?+–
817 is a telephone area code serving Fort Worth in Texas, United States, in service since 1953.
Where is area code 817 located?+–
It covers Hood County, Johnson County, Parker County and other counties, including Arlington, Grand Prairie, Grandview and Weatherford in Texas.
What cities are in area code 817?+–
Major communities on record include Arlington, Grand Prairie, Grandview and Weatherford. The code's territory spans the Fort Worth region of Texas.
What time zone is 817?+–
817 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 817 start?+–
817 entered service in 1953. Its history: created from parts of 214 and 915; 1957: split to create a part of 806; 1997: split to create 254 and 940; 2000: overlaid by 682.
Why do calls to 817 require 10-digit dialing?+–
817 shares its territory with overlay code 682. 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 817 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 817 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 817 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 817 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 817 number regardless of where you physically live.