Where Is Area Code 417?
Area code 417 serves southwestern Missouri, including Springfield and much of the Missouri Ozarks. Its listed US Census region is the Great Plains, and the area uses Central Time.
Springfield is the primary city. Other major cities and communities include Joplin, Branson, West Plains, Lebanon, Neosho, Ozark, Nixa, and Carthage. The area code also reaches communities in Greene, Jasper, Christian, Taney, Newton, Barry, Lawrence, Howell, Webster, and other southwestern Missouri counties.
The region includes the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake near Branson. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is near Republic, Fantastic Caverns is in Springfield, and Silver Dollar City is near Branson.
Cities and Communities in the 417 Area Code
- Ash Grove, Greene County
- Aurora, Lawrence County
- Ava, Douglas County
- Battlefield, Greene County
- Billings, Christian County
- Bolivar, Polk County
- Branson, Taney County
- Buffalo, Dallas County
- Carthage, Jasper County
- Cassville, Barry County
- Clever, Christian County
- Diamond, Newton County
- El Dorado Springs, Cedar County
- Fair Grove, Greene County
- Forsyth, Taney County
- Galena, Stone County
- Gainesville, Ozark County
- Greenfield, Dade County
- Hollister, Taney County
- Houston, Texas County
- Joplin, Jasper and Newton Counties
- Kimberling City, Stone County
- Lamar, Barton County
- Lebanon, Laclede County
- Lockwood, Dade County
- Mansfield, Wright County
- Marionville, Lawrence County
- Marshfield, Webster County
- Monett, Barry and Lawrence Counties
- Mountain Grove, Wright County
- Mountain View, Howell County
- Mount Vernon, Lawrence County
- Neosho, Newton County
- Nevada, Vernon County
- Nixa, Christian County
- Ozark, Christian County
- Pierce City, Lawrence County
- Pleasant Hope, Polk County
- Republic, Greene County
- Rogersville, Greene and Webster Counties
- Sarcoxie, Jasper County
- Seymour, Webster County
- Springfield, Greene County
- Stockton, Cedar County
- Strafford, Greene County
- Thayer, Oregon County
- Verona, Lawrence County
- Webb City, Jasper County
- West Plains, Howell County
- Willard, Greene County
- Willow Springs, Howell County
History of Area Code 417
Area code 417 was established in 1950 as a split from area code 816. The change created a separate numbering area for southwestern Missouri.
Area code 417 has had no later split or overlay. Missouri later added area code 573 in 1996, area code 660 in 1997, and area code 636 in 1999 as telephone-number demand increased in other parts of the state.
Key Facts About Area Code 417
- Area code 417 is a geographic area code in Missouri, and Springfield is its primary city.
- Area code 417 serves southwestern Missouri in the Great Plains regional classification.
- Area code 417 was created in 1950 through a split from area code 816.
- Area code 417 has no overlay and has not had a later split.
- Area code 417 uses Central Time.
- Missouri State University's main campus is in Springfield.
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is near Republic, southwest of Springfield.
- Silver Dollar City is near Branson in Stone County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What state is area code 417 in?
Area code 417 is in Missouri.
What major cities use area code 417?
Major cities using area code 417 include Springfield, Joplin, Branson, West Plains, Lebanon, Neosho, Ozark, Nixa, and Carthage.
What time zone is area code 417 in?
Area code 417 is in Central Time.
Is area code 417 a toll-free number?
No, area code 417 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free number.