Area Code 217 — Illinois

Q: What time zone is area code 217?

Area code 217 is in the Central Time zone (Central Time).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 217 is located in Illinois and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Springfield .

Coverage Area

Area code 217 — Illinois

Area Code Details

Area Code: 217
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~365,932 est.
Overlay Complex: 217/447

Cities Served

Largest City Springfield

Springfield Decatur Quincy Danville Jacksonville Mattoon Lincoln Effingham Chatham Taylorville Marshall Rochester Gibson City Casey Carrollton Mason City Champaign-Urbana Mount Pulaski Brocton Nauvoo

History & Relationships

New codes split from 217

447 Illinois

Overlay complex — shares geography with

447 Illinois

Rate Centers & Exchanges

20 rate centers identified within area code 217

View exchanges →

Other Area Codes in Illinois

View all →

Nearby Area Codes

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 217

What state is area code 217?

Area code 217 is located in Illinois, United States.

Where is area code 217 from?

Area code 217 originates from Illinois. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 217?

Area code 217 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 217?

Area code 217 serves cities including Springfield, Decatur, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Mattoon, Lincoln, Effingham, and more.

Is a call from area code 217 a scam?

Area code 217 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Illinois. Like any area code, individual numbers using 217 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.