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Area Code 217 Location & Details

State / Region: Illinois • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham

Standard Dial Format
+1 (217) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 217?
IllinoisState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
217 Area Code Time Zone
Central
217 Overlay Codes
447

Area Code 217 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Illinois (Central Timezone)

Lat: 39.82° • Lng: -88.99°
📍 Geographic Center: IllinoisMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 217 Located?

Telephone area code 217 is assigned to Illinois in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:217 serves Illinois (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 217, standard 10-digit dialing (217) XXX-XXXX applies.

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Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 217? Here is how to trace who is calling from 217 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 217 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 217, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (217) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 217 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 217 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 217

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-217 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 217 Pop
SpringfieldSangamon County112,98917.1%
ChampaignChampaign County91,19513.8%
DecaturMacon County67,88410.3%
UrbanaChampaign County39,7196.0%
QuincyAdams County38,9185.9%
DanvilleVermilion County28,1384.3%
JacksonvilleMorgan County17,7522.7%
CharlestonColes County17,4662.7%
MattoonColes County16,6672.5%
ChathamSangamon County14,5792.2%
LincolnLogan County12,9812.0%
EffinghamEffingham County12,4061.9%
RantoulChampaign County11,9911.8%
TaylorvilleChristian County10,5221.6%
MahometChampaign County10,5161.6%
SavoyChampaign County9,1131.4%
ParisEdgar County8,0261.2%
ClintonDe Witt County6,7811.0%
LitchfieldMontgomery County6,5981.0%
HillsboroMontgomery County6,1840.9%

Counties Covered by Area Code 217

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Illinois

County NameTotal Population% of 217 Area% of County
Champaign County209,17825.8%81%
Sangamon County194,03622.8%77%
Macon County99,94911.7%77%
Vermilion County71,4566.3%58%
Adams County64,2165.9%61%
Coles County46,5735.2%73%
Morgan County32,6393.2%64%
Christian County33,4422.4%46%
Logan County27,2192.0%48%
Effingham County34,5411.9%36%
Montgomery County27,8371.9%46%
Macoupin County43,9171.3%19%
Edgar County16,3821.2%49%
Douglas County19,8481.2%38%
Ford County13,3261.2%58%
De Witt County15,2441.0%44%
Piatt County16,6420.9%37%
Cass County12,5300.9%45%
Shelby County20,5540.7%22%
Moultrie County14,4420.7%30%
Pike County14,2860.6%28%
Clark County15,1410.6%26%
Schuyler County6,7230.4%42%
Hancock County16,9360.4%15%

☎️Area Code 217 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

73% Landline23% Wireless4% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(217) 200-📞LandlineCHAMPAURBNCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC02/23/2016
(217) 201-📱WirelessDECATURT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(217) 202-📱WirelessCHAMPAURBNMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(217) 203-📞LandlineBUFFALOTERRA NOVA TELECOM INC.N/A
(217) 204-📞LandlineJACKSONVLMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - ILN/A
(217) 205-📞LandlineMATTOONFIDIUM ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC02/27/2013
(217) 206-📞LandlineSPRINGFLDILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 207-📞LandlineST JOSEPHAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC10/21/2011
(217) 208-📱WirelessCHARLESTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILN/A
(217) 209-📞LandlineQUINCYCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC05/04/2011
(217) 210-💻VoIPSPRINGFLDPEERLESS NETWORK OF ILLINOIS, LLC - IL06/14/2011
(217) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(217) 212-📞LandlineFITHIANAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC12/06/2010
(217) 213-📞LandlineDANVILLEILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 214-📞LandlineQUINCYADAMS TELSYSTEMS, INC.09/06/2001
(217) 215-📞LandlineRANTOULLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IL12/05/2004
(217) 216-📱WirelessRUSHVILLECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL09/02/2003
(217) 217-💻VoIPLINCOLNONVOY, LLC10/31/2023
(217) 218-📱WirelessCHARLESTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL08/26/2004
(217) 219-📱WirelessCARTHAGECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IL09/02/2003
(217) 220-📱WirelessSPRINGFLDT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(217) 221-📞LandlineQUINCYILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 222-📞LandlineQUINCYILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 223-📞LandlineQUINCYILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 224-📞LandlineQUINCYILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 225-📞LandlineVERSAILLESFRONTIER NORTH, INC. - ILN/A
(217) 226-📞LandlineASSUMPTIONILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.N/A
(217) 227-📞LandlineFARMERSVLILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.N/A
(217) 228-📞LandlineQUINCYILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 229-📞LandlineRAYMONDILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.N/A
(217) 230-📞LandlineEDINBURGMEDIACOM TELEPHONY OF ILLINOIS, LLC - ILN/A
(217) 231-📞LandlineQUINCYILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 232-📱WirelessMATTOONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(217) 233-📞LandlineDECATURPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(217) 234-📞LandlineMATTOONILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.N/A
(217) 235-📞LandlineMATTOONILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.N/A
(217) 236-📞LandlinePERRYFRONTIER NORTH, INC. - ILN/A
(217) 237-📞LandlineKINCAIDILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.N/A
(217) 238-📞LandlineMATTOONILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.N/A
(217) 239-📞LandlineCHAMPAURBNPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(217) 240-📱WirelessEFFINGHAMT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(217) 241-📞LandlineSPRINGFLDPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(217) 242-📱WirelessQUINCYUNITED STATES CELLULAR - ILN/A
(217) 243-📞LandlineJACKSONVLFRONTIER NORTH, INC. - ILN/A
(217) 244-📞LandlineCHAMPAURBNILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 245-📞LandlineJACKSONVLFRONTIER NORTH, INC. - ILN/A
(217) 246-📱WirelessMATTOONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILN/A
(217) 247-📞LandlineRIDGE FARMILLINOIS BELL TEL CON/A
(217) 248-📱WirelessJACKSONVLUNITED STATES CELLULAR - ILN/A
(217) 249-📱WirelessCHAMPAURBNCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 217

Where is area code 217 located?

Area code 217 is located in Illinois (United States), serving cities like Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham.

What timezone is area code 217?

Area code 217 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 217?

Area code 217 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Illinois.

Is area code 217 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 217 is an official geographic area code for Illinois. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Illinois

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 217.

447
Central
Area Code 447
Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mattoon, Chatham
224
Central
Area Code 224
Elgin, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates
309
Central
Area Code 309
Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Moline, Romeoville, Rock Island, Pekin, Galesburg, East Peoria, Crest Hill
312
Central
Area Code 312
Chicago, West Chicago
331
Central
Area Code 331
Aurora, Naperville, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Bartlett, Oswego
464
Central
Area Code 464
Cicero, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, Berwyn, Oak Park, Calumet City, Burbank, Lansing, Oak Forest