Where is area code 917 located and what state is area code 917?

Area code 917 is located in New York (United States), covering major cities and regions including New York.

How to call area code 917 and do I need to dial area code 917?

To dial a number in area code 917, format your call as +1 (917) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 917 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 917 is a legitimate geographic area code for New York. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeEastern Time Zone

Area Code 917 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 917?

Area code 917 operates on the Eastern timezone.

State / Region: New York • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: New York

Standard Dial Format

+1 (917) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 917?

New YorkState Hub →

Country Territory

United States

917 Area Code Time Zone

Eastern

917 Overlay Codes

212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718, 929

Area Code 917 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for New York (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 40.66° • Lng: -73.94°

📍 Geographic Center: New YorkMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 917 Located?

Telephone area code 917 is assigned to New York in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including New York.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:Originally introduced in 1992 for mobile/pager numbers citywide. Confirmed overlay with 212 and 718 directly; the rest (646, 332, 347, 929) share 917's footprint through those two but the source text was truncated at '1999: parts overlaid by 3...', so treat 646/332/347/929 as reasonably inferred rather than directly confirmed.

For local and long-distance calls within area code 917, standard 10-digit dialing (917) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 917?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 917? Here is how to trace who is calling from 917 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 917 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 917 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 917, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (917) + 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 + 917 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 917 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 917

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-917 calling area

1 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 917 Pop
New York	Kings County	8,584,629	100.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 917

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across New York

County Name	Total Population	% of 917 Area	% of County
Kings County	2,658,657	100.0%	100%

☎️Area Code 917 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

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

57% Landline35% Wireless8% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(917) 200-	💻VoIP	NWYRCYZN07	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NY	10/04/2010
(917) 201-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN11	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	10/10/2013
(917) 202-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN06	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(917) 203-	💻VoIP	NWYRCYZN14	ONVOY, LLC- NY	06/12/2023
(917) 204-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY	N/A
(917) 205-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 206-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(917) 207-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN01	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 208-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN01	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 209-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN01	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 210-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY	N/A
(917) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(917) 212-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN05	YORKSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS LLC	10/21/2024
(917) 213-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY	05/07/2001
(917) 214-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY	05/07/2001
(917) 215-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY	05/04/2001
(917) 216-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY	05/04/2001
(917) 217-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY	N/A
(917) 218-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 219-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN06	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 220-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(917) 221-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN11	ZCALL.COM, INC.	N/A
(917) 222-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN11	ZCALL.COM, INC.	N/A
(917) 223-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 224-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN10	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 225-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN10	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 226-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN10	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 227-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN01	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY	03/09/2022
(917) 228-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(917) 229-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(917) 230-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN10	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	11/04/2024
(917) 231-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN06	YMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - NY	09/20/2011
(917) 232-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN03	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY	N/A
(917) 233-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN06	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 234-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN06	DIAL-A-BEEPER, INC.	N/A
(917) 235-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN06	DIAL-A-BEEPER, INC.	N/A
(917) 236-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN04	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(917) 237-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.	N/A
(917) 238-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN01	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 239-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN01	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(917) 240-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 241-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 242-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN04	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY	12/10/2012
(917) 243-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	11/02/2009
(917) 244-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN06	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	02/15/2013
(917) 245-	💻VoIP	NWYRCYZN13	ONVOY, LLC- NY	06/14/2023
(917) 246-	📱Wireless	NWYRCYZN06	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY	09/24/2012
(917) 247-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 248-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN01	SPOK, INC.	N/A
(917) 249-	📞Landline	NWYRCYZN06	SPOK, INC.	N/A