817 Area Code
Covers Fort Worth and nearby communities in Texas.
(817) 555-0142Area code 817 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 817, centered on Fort Worth, Texas
32.7254, -97.3208
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 817 coverage map — centered on Fort Worth. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 817 come from Fort Worth and nearby communities in Texas. It reaches roughly 1.6 million people across places such as Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Mansfield and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (817) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Tarrant, Johnson. It shares its territory with the overlay code 682, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 817 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. Keep reading for the current local time in Fort Worth, a map of the 817 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 817 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 817
Cities & neighborhoods
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- North Richland Hills
- Mansfield
- Euless
- Grapevine
- Bedford
- Haltom City
- Keller
- Burleson
- Hurst
- Benbrook
- Cleburne
- Southlake
- Watauga
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 817’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 817 a scam?
Because 817 covers a dense metro around Fort Worth, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 817 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 817 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 817 number from abroad
Every 817 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 817 555-0142If 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 1 817 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 817 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 817 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 817 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 817 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 817: frequently asked questions
Where is the 817 area code located?
The 817 area code is located in Texas, centered on Fort Worth. It covers Tarrant, Johnson and nearby communities including Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Mansfield, Euless, Grapevine.
What time zone is 817 in?
Area code 817 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Fort Worth on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 817?
Cities and areas that use 817 include Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Mansfield, Euless, Grapevine. Its primary city is Fort Worth, TX.
Do I need to dial 1 before 817?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 817 plus the seven-digit number. The 817 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 817 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 817 is a normal geographic area code for Fort Worth, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 817 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 817?
Area code 817 is overlaid by 682, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.