417 Area Code — Springfield, MO
Area code 417 serves Springfield and 3 other cities in Missouri. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Missouri
- Primary city
- Springfield
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1950
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 417
The 417 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Missouri.
- Springfield
- Joplin
- Branson
- Republic
About Area Code 417
Area code 417 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1950. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Missouri region anchored on Springfield.
417 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 417 line.
Mobile numbers in 417 are portable: a person who moved away from Springfield may still carry a 417 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 417 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Missouri, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Missouri.
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417 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 417?
Area code 417 is located in Missouri, primarily serving Springfield and surrounding cities including Joplin, Branson, Republic. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 417 area code?
417 is a Missouri area code. It was put into service in 1950 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 417 a scam area code?
417 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Missouri. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 417 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 417 use?
Area code 417 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Missouri time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 417 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 417 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.