917 area code
New York City area, Eastern Time.Area code 917 covers New York City in New York, on Eastern Time. It overlays 212, 332, 465, 646, 718 and 929.
Right now in New York City
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 917 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 917 has 1. Each one's share is how many 917 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ.
- New York City100%
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 917 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 917 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 917Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 917 area code
917 went into service on January 1, 1992. 917 overlays 212, 332, 465, 646, 718 and 929: it covers all of their areas. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1947212 overlay
- 1984718 overlay
- 1992917 starts
- 1999646 overlay
- 2011929 overlay
- 2017332 overlay
- 2026465 overlay
Source: NANPA area code database
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917 area code FAQ
What area code is 917?
917 is a New York area code for New York City.
What time zone is the 917 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 917 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 917 area code start?
On January 1, 1992.
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