New York City, New York

Where Is Area Code 917?

Area code 917 serves New York City in southeastern New York. It covers all five boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Those boroughs match New York County, Kings County, Bronx County, Queens County, and Richmond County.

Area code 917 is a citywide code, not a code for just one borough or neighborhood. It is used across communities from Harlem and Midtown Manhattan to Flushing, Jamaica, Downtown Brooklyn, the South Bronx, and Staten Island. New York City sits at the mouth of the Hudson River where it meets New York Harbor and the Atlantic coast.

Area code 917 covers the same broad city area as other New York City area codes. Notable landmarks in this area include Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Major institutions in the area include Columbia University, New York University, and the United Nations Headquarters.

History of Area Code 917

Area code 917 began service in 1992. The New York Public Service Commission approved it as the first overlay area code in New York City. It was created to add more phone numbers without splitting the city into smaller geographic calling areas.

Area code 917 originally served mobile phones, pagers, and other wireless services in the city. In later years, 917 numbers also became available for general landline service. New York City later added more overlay codes as demand kept growing, including 646 in Manhattan in 1999, 347 in the outer boroughs in 1999, and 929 in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in 2011.

Key Facts About Area Code 917

• Area code 917 is in New York State and serves New York City.
• Area code 917 covers all five New York City boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
• Area code 917 was introduced in 1992.
• Area code 917 was the first overlay area code in New York City.
• Area code 917 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 917 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• New York City had a population of 8,804,190 at the 2020 U.S. Census.
• Area code 917 serves an area that includes major landmarks such as Central Park, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 917 in?

Area code 917 is in New York.

What major cities use area code 917?

Area code 917 is used in New York City, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Is area code 917 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 917 is a geographic area code for New York City.