Area Code 617 — Massachusetts

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 617 is located in Massachusetts and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Boston .

Coverage Area

Area code 617 — Massachusetts

Area Code Details

Area Code: 617
State / Province: Massachusetts (MA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~1,383,870 est.
Overlay Complex: 617/857

Cities Served

Largest City Boston

Boston Cambridge Dorchester Newton Somerville Brookline Everett Brighton Chelsea Watertown Hyde Park Milton Saugus Dedham Charlestown Roxbury

History & Relationships

New codes split from 617

508 Massachusetts 781 Massachusetts 857 Massachusetts

Overlay complex — shares geography with

857 Massachusetts

Rate Centers & Exchanges

16 rate centers identified within area code 617

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 617

What state is area code 617?

Area code 617 is located in Massachusetts, United States.

Where is area code 617 from?

Area code 617 originates from Massachusetts. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 617?

Area code 617 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 617?

Area code 617 serves cities including Boston, Cambridge, Dorchester, Newton, Somerville, Brookline, Everett, Brighton, and more.

Is a call from area code 617 a scam?

Area code 617 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Massachusetts. Like any area code, individual numbers using 617 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.