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Area code 517

Area code 517 covers Lansing, Michigan. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Michigan Major City: Lansing Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 517?

Area code 517 is assigned to Lansing and the surrounding region in Michigan. Calls to numbers that start with 517 are routed to this area.

Area code 517 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Ingham CountyJackson CountyLenawee CountyEaton CountyHillsdale CountyLivingston CountyCalhoun CountyBranch County

Line types

  • Mobile 27.5%
  • Landline 72.5%
02 / MAP

Area code 517 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 Lansing

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeLansing, MI--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Lansing

WITHIN THE US517 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+1 517 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 517 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+1 517 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 517 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 517 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 517 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

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 517

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
27%
Frontier Communications
13%
ACD Telecom
13%
Lumen Technologies
7%
ISN
7%
Others
34%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
36%
T-Mobile USA
28%
AT&T Mobility
22%
USA Mobility
11%
Sinch
2%
Others
1%

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 517

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(517) 200 Mobile Litchfield AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(517) 201 Landline Leslie SinchONVOY, LLCV - MI
(517) 202 Mobile Lansing T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC
(517) 203 Landline Lansing AT&TMICHIGAN BELL TEL CO
(517) 204 Mobile Lansing T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC
(517) 205 Landline Jackson AT&TMICHIGAN BELL TEL CO
(517) 206 Mobile Jackson T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC
(517) 207 Landline Adrian ISNINTERACTIVE SERVICES NETWORK, INC.
(517) 208 Landline Britton Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
(517) 209 Landline Holt BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MI

Showing 10 of 611 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 517

Where is area code 517 used?
Area code 517 serves Lansing and the surrounding area in Michigan, including Ingham County, Jackson County, Lenawee County, Eaton County, Hillsdale County.
What city is area code 517 from?
The main city of area code 517 is Lansing, MI.
What time zone is area code 517 in?
Area code 517 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 517 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 517 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 517 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 517 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 517 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 517 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 517 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 517?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 517 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 72.5% of the number blocks are landline, 27.5% mobile.
How do I save a 517 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 517 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 517?
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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