317 Area Code
Covers Indianapolis and nearby communities in Indiana.
(317) 555-0142Area code 317 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 317, centered on Indianapolis, Indiana
39.7684, -86.1580
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 317 coverage map — centered on Indianapolis. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 317 is a telephone area code in Indiana, anchored on Indianapolis. It reaches roughly 1.2 million people across places such as Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and more. The region observes local time, so a number like (317) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Hamilton, Johnson. It shares its territory with the overlay code 463, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 317 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 317, its related area codes, and practical advice on 317 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 317
Cities & neighborhoods
- Indianapolis
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Noblesville
- Greenwood
- Lawrence
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 317’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 317 a scam?
Because 317 covers a dense metro around Indianapolis, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 317 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 317 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 317 number from abroad
Every 317 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 317 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 317 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 317 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 317 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 317 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 317 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 317: frequently asked questions
Where is the 317 area code located?
The 317 area code is located in Indiana, centered on Indianapolis. It covers Hamilton, Johnson and nearby communities including Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Lawrence.
What time zone is 317 in?
Area code 317 is in the local time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Indianapolis on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 317?
Cities and areas that use 317 include Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Lawrence. Its primary city is Indianapolis, IN.
Do I need to dial 1 before 317?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 317 plus the seven-digit number. The 317 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 317 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 317 is a normal geographic area code for Indianapolis, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 317 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 317?
Area code 317 is overlaid by 463, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.