917 Area Code
Covers New York City and nearby communities in New York.
(917) 555-0142Area code 917 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 917, centered on New York City, New York
40.7128, -74.0060
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 917 coverage map — centered on New York City. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
917 is the area code for New York City and the surrounding part of New York. It reaches roughly 8.3 million people across places such as Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (917) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. 917 was introduced in 1992 as the first true overlay code, originally aimed at mobile phones and pagers. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 212, 646, 718, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 917 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 917, its related area codes, and practical advice on 917 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 917
Cities & neighborhoods
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
Counties
- New York County
- Kings County
- Queens County
- Bronx County
- Richmond County
Looking for the broader picture? See all New York area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 917’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 917 a scam?
Because 917 covers a dense metro around New York City, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 917 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 917 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 917 number from abroad
Every 917 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 917 555-0142If 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 1 917 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 917 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 917 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 917 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 917 555-0142.
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 917: frequently asked questions
Where is the 917 area code located?
The 917 area code is located in New York, centered on New York City. It covers New York County, Kings County, Queens County, Bronx County, Richmond County and nearby communities including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island.
What time zone is 917 in?
Area code 917 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for New York City on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 917?
Cities and areas that use 917 include Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island. Its primary city is New York City, NY.
Do I need to dial 1 before 917?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 917 plus the seven-digit number. The 917 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 917 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 917 is a normal geographic area code for New York City, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 917 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 917?
Area code 917 is overlaid by 212, 646, 718, 347, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.