717 Area Code
Pennsylvania, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:45 AM
Area code 717 is in Pennsylvania, USA, serving Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lebanon and Carlisle. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:45 AM. 223 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 717 |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Major cities | Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Carlisle, Silver Spring Township, Hanover, Hershey |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 223 |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | All calls within and between the 717 and 223 NPAs can be dialed as 10D or 1+10D. Calls to other NPAs must be dialed as 1+10D. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 717?
Pennsylvania, USA — including Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Carlisle and Silver Spring Township.
What time zone is area code 717?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 717 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 717 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 717 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 717 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 717 … .
Is a call from 717 a scam?
Not by itself — 717 is an ordinary geographic area code in Pennsylvania. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.