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Area code 217

Area code 217 covers Springfield, Illinois. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Illinois Major City: Springfield Central Time (CT) Overlay: 217/447
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 217?

Area code 217 is assigned to Springfield and the surrounding region in Illinois. Calls to numbers that start with 217 are routed to this area.

Area code 217 shares its territory with 447. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Sangamon CountyChampaign CountyMacon CountyVermilion CountyColes CountyAdams CountyLogan CountyChristian CountyMorgan CountyHancock CountyMontgomery CountyEffingham CountyEdgar CountyShelby CountyPike County

Line types

  • Mobile 23.03%
  • Landline 76.97%
02 / MAP

Area code 217 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Springfield

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeSpringfield, IL--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Springfield

WITHIN THE US217 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 217 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 217 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 217 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 217 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 217 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 217 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 217

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Frontier Communications
31%
AT&T
24%
Lumen Technologies
10%
ILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED TEL. CO.
7%
Mediacom
6%
Others
21%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
39%
Verizon Wireless
28%
T-MOBILE USA
22%
UScellular
6%
Sinch
2%
Others
3%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 217

786 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(217) 200 Landline Champaign-Urbana Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
(217) 201 Mobile Decatur T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(217) 202 Landline Champaign-Urbana Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(217) 203 Landline Buffalo Terra Nova TelecomTERRA NOVA TELECOM INC.
(217) 204 Landline Jacksonville Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - IL
(217) 205 Landline Mattoon Consolidated CommunicationsCONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISE SERVICES-IL
(217) 206 Landline Springfield AT&TILLINOIS BELL TEL CO
(217) 207 Landline St Joseph AT&TAT&T CORP.
(217) 208 Mobile Charleston T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(217) 209 Landline Quincy ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 217

Where is area code 217 used?
Area code 217 serves Springfield and the surrounding area in Illinois, including Sangamon County, Champaign County, Macon County, Vermilion County, Coles County.
What city is area code 217 from?
The main city of area code 217 is Springfield, IL.
What time zone is area code 217 in?
Area code 217 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 217 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 447. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 217 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 217 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 217 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 217 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 217 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 217?
Most landline blocks belong to Frontier Communications and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 217 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 76.97% of the number blocks are landline, 23.03% mobile.
How do I save a 217 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 217 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 217?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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