217 Area Code

Area Code 217
State Illinois
Country United State
Code Type General Purpose Code
In Service Yes
Timezone Central Standard Time (CST)
Overlay Complex 217/447
Assignment Date 01-JAN-47
In Service Date 01-JAN-47
Area Code 217

What is the 217 Area Code?

Area code 217 is located in Illinois, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 217 area code was first assigned in 01-JAN-47 and has been in service since 01-JAN-47.

The 217 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 217/447. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Cities in Area Code 217

Area codes of Illinois
Area codes of Illinois

Further Details on the 217 Area Code

Where is the 217 Area Code Located?

Area code 217 serves the entire state of Illinois in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 217 in?

Area code 217 is located in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 217 assigned and put into service?

Area code 217 was officially assigned on 01-JAN-47, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 01-JAN-47, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 217 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 217?

For local calls within area code 217, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 217, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map