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Area code 917

Where the 917 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 917 number from anywhere.

CoversNew York City, New YorkTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 917 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 917 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNew York
Main areaNew York City
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1992

The 917 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering New York City, New York. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1992 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 917 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

917212332347465646718929

How to dial a 917 number

From abroad+1 917 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 917 555-0123
Locally (same area)917 555-0123

Cities in the 917 area code

A 917 number is usually in one of these places in New York — 2 counties.

Borough of QueensBrooklyn KingsNew York CityStaten Island RichmondThe Bronx

Other New York area codes

212315329332347363465516518585607624631646680716

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 917 area code?

The 917 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 917 an overlay area code?

Yes. 917 overlays the same region as 212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718, 929, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 917?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 917 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 917, then the number: +1 917 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 917 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 917?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 398 unwanted calls showing a 917 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 59% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 917 at #247 of 670 area codes reported.

Other172
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends87
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)69
Dropped call or no message22
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in New York, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 917 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 917 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 917:

Omnipoint Communications, Inc. 142New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 136Spok, Inc. 133Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 123Verizon New York, Inc. 66Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC 27

About 32.7% of the 799 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 917 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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