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Area code 917

Area code 917 covers New York City, New York. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New York Major City: New York City Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 212/332/646/917
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 917?

Area code 917 is assigned to New York City and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 917 are routed to this area.

Area code 917 shares its territory with 212, 332, 646. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

New York County

Line types

  • Mobile 72.73%
  • Landline 27.27%
02 / MAP

Area code 917 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 New York City

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

Local timeNew York City, NY--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call New York City

WITHIN THE US917 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+1 917 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 917 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+1 917 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 917 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 917 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 917 555 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 917

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
30%
Bandwidth
13%
Sinch
10%
Verizon Business
9%
Metro by T-Mobile
8%
Others
30%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
25%
USA Mobility
24%
AT&T Mobility
23%
Verizon Wireless
21%
ZCALL.COM
2%
Others
4%

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 917

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(917) 200 Landline New York City Zone 07 BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NY
(917) 201 Landline New York City Zone 11 Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(917) 202 Landline New York City Zone 06 Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(917) 203 Landline New York City Zone 14 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(917) 204 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(917) 205 Mobile New York City Zone 01 USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(917) 206 Landline New York City Zone 01 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(917) 207 Mobile New York City Zone 01 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(917) 208 Mobile New York City Zone 01 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(917) 209 Mobile New York City Zone 01 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC

Showing 10 of 781 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 917

Where is area code 917 used?
Area code 917 serves New York City and the surrounding area in New York, including New York County.
What city is area code 917 from?
The main city of area code 917 is New York City, NY.
What time zone is area code 917 in?
Area code 917 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 917 created?
Area code 917 was put into service on 1992-01-01.
Is 917 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 212, 332, 646. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 917 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 917 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 917 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 917 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 917 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 917?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 917 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 27.27% of the number blocks are landline, 72.73% mobile.
How do I save a 917 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 917 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 917?
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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