Area code 917
New York · New York City
- Area code
- 917
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Major cities
- New York City
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Note
- Mobile and personal communication services overlay.
This is a domestic area code inside United States. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 917?
Area code 917 serves New York in United States, including New York City.
What region does area code 917 cover?
Area code 917 covers New York. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a United States number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 917 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 917 in?
Area code 917 is in the IANA time zone America/New_York.
Is area code 917 the international calling code?
No. 917 is a domestic area code inside United States, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 917 and the local number.