Arlington, Texas

Where Is Area Code 817?

Area code 817 is in north central Texas, centered on Fort Worth and Arlington in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It serves much of Tarrant County and also reaches into nearby parts of Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.

Arlington is one of the best-known cities in the 817 area code. Other major communities in 817 include Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Haltom City, Keller, Mansfield, Burleson, Weatherford, and Granbury.

This area includes major regional landmarks in and around Arlington and Fort Worth. Notable places in the 817 calling area include AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas, and downtown Fort Worth near the Trinity River.

History of Area Code 817

Area code 817 was created in 1953 when it split from area code 915. That change reflected telephone growth in north central Texas as Fort Worth, Arlington, and nearby communities expanded.

Area code 817 later split again in 1997, when area code 254 was created for a large part of its southern and western territory. In 2000, area code 682 was added as an overlay for the same geographic region as 817, which made 10-digit dialing necessary for local calls in the overlay area.

Key Facts About Area Code 817

• Area code 817 is in Texas, and Arlington and Fort Worth are two of its major cities.
• Area code 817 uses the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 817 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 817 was created in 1953 as a split from area code 915.
• Area code 254 split from area code 817 in 1997.
• Area code 682 has overlaid area code 817 since 2000 in the same service area.
• The 817 area includes major attractions such as AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.
• The 817 area serves a large part of Tarrant County, including many cities in the Fort Worth-Arlington area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 817 in?

Area code 817 is in Texas.

What major cities use area code 817?

Major cities that use area code 817 include Arlington, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Keller, Mansfield, Burleson, Weatherford, and Granbury.

Is area code 817 a toll-free number?

No, area code 817 is a geographic area code.