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917 Area Code
Area code 917 is in New York, serving all five boroughs of New York City, overlaying both Manhattan and the outer boroughs. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay codes 212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718 and 929, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 917 area code?
917 is a New York area code covering all five boroughs of New York City, overlaying both Manhattan and the outer boroughs. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 917 area code
- New York City
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Manhattan
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Flushing
- Jamaica
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Harlem
- Williamsburg
Counties served by 917
Kings County, Queens County, New York County, Bronx County and Richmond County.
917 overlay codes and dialing
The 917 territory is covered by an overlay of 8 area codes: 212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718, 917, 929. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 212. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 917 area code
917 went into service on January 1, 1992 as an overlay of 212, relieving number exhaustion in the New York City area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 917 a scam or spam risk?
917 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 917 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in New York City, NY or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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917 area code FAQ
Where is the 917 area code?
The 917 area code is in New York, covering all five boroughs of New York City, overlaying both Manhattan and the outer boroughs, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 917 area code?
Cities in the 917 area code include New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, Flushing, Jamaica, Astoria and Long Island City.
What time zone is 917 in?
917 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 917 area code?
917 shares its territory with 212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718 and 929. All 8 codes (212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718, 917, 929) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 917 area code start?
917 went into service on January 1, 1992 as an overlay of 212.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 917?
Yes. Because 917 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 917 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 917 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.