What area code is 917?
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917 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 917
New York City (mobile)1 community on record for 917.
Where 917 sits on the map
Overlay: 646, 347, 929, 332Coverage area
About the 917 region
917 covers New York City (mobile) in New York. The code has been in service since 1992.
917 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 212 and 718 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 212 and 718; 1999: parts overlaid by 646; 1999: parts overlaid by 347; 2011: parts overlaid by 929; 2017: parts overlaid by 332.
Who called me from 917?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 917 does not prove the caller is really in the 917 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 917 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 917?+–
917 is a telephone area code serving New York City (mobile) in New York, United States, in service since 1992.
Where is area code 917 located?+–
It covers New York City (mobile) in New York.
What time zone is 917?+–
917 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 917 start?+–
917 entered service in 1992. Its history: overlaid on 212 and 718; 1999: parts overlaid by 646; 1999: parts overlaid by 347; 2011: parts overlaid by 929; 2017: parts overlaid by 332.
Why do calls to 917 require 10-digit dialing?+–
917 shares its territory with overlay code 646, 347, 929 and 332. 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 917 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 917 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 917 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 917 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 917 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 212 and 718 instead.