Springfield, Missouri

Where Is Area Code 417?

Area code 417 is in southwestern Missouri. It serves Springfield and a large part of the Ozarks region in the southern part of the state. The numbering plan area covers many communities across south and southwest Missouri.

Springfield is the largest city in area code 417. Other cities and communities in the 417 region include Joplin, Branson, Carthage, Neosho, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Lebanon, West Plains, and Monett. Counties served include Greene County, Jasper County, Christian County, Newton County, and Taney County, along with many other counties in southern Missouri.

The region includes notable Ozarks landmarks and transportation routes. Area code 417 covers places near the Ozark Mountains, Table Rock Lake, and Lake of the Ozarks, and it includes the Branson tourism area. It also serves communities along major corridors such as Interstate 44 in southwest Missouri.

History of Area Code 417

Area code 417 was established in 1951. The North American Numbering Plan created it in a split from Missouri area code 816 as telephone demand grew in the southern half of the state.

Area code 417 remained the main code for this region for decades. In 2024, Missouri approved area code 235 as an overlay for the same geographic area because the supply of available 417 numbers was running low. The overlay means both 417 and 235 serve the same part of southwestern and southern Missouri.

Key Facts About Area Code 417

• Area code 417 is in Missouri, and Springfield is its largest city.
• Area code 417 serves southwestern and southern Missouri, including much of the Ozarks region.
• Area code 417 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 417 was created in 1951 in a split from area code 816.
• Area code 235 is the approved overlay for the same geographic area as area code 417.
• Area code 417 includes major cities such as Springfield, Joplin, and Branson.
• Missouri State University in Springfield is one of the major public universities in the 417 area.
• The 417 region includes well-known destinations such as Branson, Table Rock Lake, and parts of the Ozark Mountains.

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 in area code 417 include Springfield, Joplin, Branson, Carthage, Neosho, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Lebanon, and West Plains.

Is area code 417 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 417 is a geographic area code for southwestern and southern Missouri.