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Area code 717

Area code 717 covers Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Pennsylvania Major City: Lancaster Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 223/717
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 717?

Area code 717 is assigned to Lancaster and the surrounding region in Pennsylvania. Calls to numbers that start with 717 are routed to this area.

Area code 717 shares its territory with 223. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Dauphin CountyLancaster CountyYork CountyCumberland CountyLebanon CountyFranklin CountyAdams CountyMifflin CountyPerry County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.53%
  • Landline 73.47%
02 / MAP

Area code 717 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 Lancaster

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

Local timeLancaster, PA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Lancaster

WITHIN THE US717 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+1 717 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 717 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+1 717 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 717 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 717 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 717 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 717

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
31%
Brightspeed
14%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Windstream Communications
9%
Comcast
5%
Others
29%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
37%
Verizon Wireless
35%
T-Mobile USA
25%
USA Mobility
2%
SCHUYLKILL MOBILE FONE
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 717

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(717) 200 Landline Loysville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA
(717) 201 Mobile Lancaster AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(717) 202 Landline Lebanon Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(717) 203 Mobile Lancaster T-Mobile USAD&E/OMNIPOINT WIREL JOINT VENT LP DBA PCS ONE
(717) 204 Landline Newport TwilioTWILIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(717) 205 Landline Lancaster Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM D & E SYSTEMS, INC. - PA
(717) 206 Mobile Harrisburg City Zone-1 SCHUYLKILL MOBILE FONESCHUYLKILL MOBILE FONE, INC.
(717) 207 Landline Lancaster VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(717) 208 Mobile Lancaster T-Mobile USAD&E/OMNIPOINT WIREL JOINT VENT LP DBA PCS ONE
(717) 209 Landline Lancaster VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 717

Where is area code 717 used?
Area code 717 serves Lancaster and the surrounding area in Pennsylvania, including Dauphin County, Lancaster County, York County, Cumberland County, Lebanon County.
What city is area code 717 from?
The main city of area code 717 is Lancaster, PA.
What time zone is area code 717 in?
Area code 717 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 717 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 223. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 717 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 717 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 717 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 717 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 717 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 717?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon 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 717 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.47% of the number blocks are landline, 26.53% mobile.
How do I save a 717 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 717 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 717?
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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