217 Area Code — Springfield, IL
Area code 217 serves Springfield and 4 other cities in Illinois. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 447, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Illinois
- Primary city
- Springfield
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 447
Cities Served by 217
The 217 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Illinois.
- Springfield
- Champaign
- Decatur
- Bloomington
- Urbana
About Area Code 217
Area code 217 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Illinois region anchored on Springfield.
217 now shares its territory with an overlay code (447). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 217 are portable: a person who moved away from Springfield may still carry a 217 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 217 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Illinois, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (447). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Illinois.
Other Illinois Area Codes
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217 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 217?
Area code 217 is located in Illinois, primarily serving Springfield and surrounding cities including Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 217 area code?
217 is a Illinois area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 447.
Is 217 a scam area code?
217 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Illinois. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 217 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 217 use?
Area code 217 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Illinois time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 217 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 217 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 217 and 447?
217 and 447 cover the same Illinois geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.