Area Code 717 — Pennsylvania

Q: What time zone is area code 717?

Area code 717 is in the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 717 is located in Pennsylvania and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Lancaster .

Coverage Area

Area code 717 — Pennsylvania

Area Code Details

Area Code: 717
State / Province: Pennsylvania (PA)
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: ~185,738 est.
Overlay Complex: 223/717

Cities Served

Largest City Lancaster

Lancaster York Chambersburg Carlisle Hershey Millersville Gettysburg Shippensburg Hummelstown Spring Grove Loysville Harrisburg City Zone-1 Mifflintown York Springs Mechanicsburg (Cumberland) New Oxford Jonestown (Lebanon)

History & Relationships

New codes split from 717

223 Pennsylvania 570 Pennsylvania

Overlay complex — shares geography with

223 Pennsylvania

Rate Centers & Exchanges

17 rate centers identified within area code 717

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 717

What state is area code 717?

Area code 717 is located in Pennsylvania, United States.

Where is area code 717 from?

Area code 717 originates from Pennsylvania. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 717?

Area code 717 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 717?

Area code 717 serves cities including Lancaster, York, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Hershey, Millersville, Gettysburg, Shippensburg, and more.

Is a call from area code 717 a scam?

Area code 717 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Pennsylvania. Like any area code, individual numbers using 717 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.