917 Area Code — New York, NY
Area code 917 serves New York and 3 other cities in New York. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 212, 332, 646, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- New York
- Primary city
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1992
- Type
- Overlay
Cellular overlay NYC
Cities Served by 917
The 917 area code covers 4 cities and communities in New York.
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Bronx
About Area Code 917
Area code 917 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1992. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New York region anchored on New York.
917 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (212, 332, 646). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 917 are portable: a person who moved away from New York may still carry a 917 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 917 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in New York, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (212, 332, 646). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New York.
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917 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 917?
Area code 917 is located in New York, primarily serving New York and surrounding cities including Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 917 area code?
917 is a New York area code. It was put into service in 1992 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay codes 212, 332, 646.
Is 917 a scam area code?
917 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New York. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 917 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 917 use?
Area code 917 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard New York time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 917 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 917 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 917 and 212?
917 and 212 cover the same New York 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.