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Area code 817

Area code 817 covers Fort Worth, Texas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Texas Major City: Fort Worth Central Time (CT) Overlay: 682/817
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 817?

Area code 817 is assigned to Fort Worth and the surrounding region in Texas. Calls to numbers that start with 817 are routed to this area.

Area code 817 shares its territory with 682. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Tarrant CountyParker CountyJohnson CountyDenton CountyHood County

Line types

  • Mobile 24.46%
  • Landline 75.54%
02 / MAP

Area code 817 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 Fort Worth

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

Local timeFort Worth, TX--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Fort Worth

WITHIN THE US817 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+1 817 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 817 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+1 817 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 817 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 817 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 817 555 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 817

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
56%
Lumen Technologies
10%
Sinch
7%
Verizon Business
5%
Frontier Communications
4%
Others
17%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
46%
T-MOBILE USA
20%
USA Mobility
15%
Verizon Wireless
13%
Sinch
4%
Others
2%

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 817

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(817) 200 Landline Arlington Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 OF TELECOM OF TEXAS, LLC - TX
(817) 201 Mobile Glendale EMS AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(817) 202 Landline Cleburne AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(817) 203 Landline Grapevine InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF TEXAS, LLC - TX
(817) 204 Landline Fort Worth Astound BroadbandGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TX
(817) 205 Landline Fort Worth Astound BroadbandGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TX
(817) 206 Landline Arlington AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(817) 207 Landline Fort Worth AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(817) 208 Landline Fort Worth Astound BroadbandGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TX
(817) 209 Landline Arlington Astound BroadbandGRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. - TX

Showing 10 of 781 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 817

Where is area code 817 used?
Area code 817 serves Fort Worth and the surrounding area in Texas, including Tarrant County, Parker County, Johnson County, Denton County, Hood County.
What city is area code 817 from?
The main city of area code 817 is Fort Worth, TX.
What time zone is area code 817 in?
Area code 817 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 817 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 682. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 817 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 817 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 817 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 817 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 817 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 817?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 817 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 75.54% of the number blocks are landline, 24.46% mobile.
How do I save a 817 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 817 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 817?
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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