Area Code 817Texas

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 817 is located in Texas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Fort Worth .

Coverage Area

Area code 817 — Texas

Area Code Details

Area Code
817
State / Province
Texas (TX)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
January 1, 1953
Assigned
January 1, 1953
Population Served
~1,656,222 est.
Overlay Complex
682/817

History & Relationships

New codes split from 817

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 817

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 817

What state is area code 817?

Area code 817 is located in Texas, United States.

Where is area code 817 from?

Area code 817 originates from Texas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 817?

Area code 817 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 817?

Area code 817 serves cities including Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Euless, Grapevine, Keller, Cleburne, Granbury, and more.

Is a call from area code 817 a scam?

Area code 817 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Texas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 817 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.