Area code
917
917 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to New York, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 917 at a glance
NANPA lists 783 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 917, held by 33 holders across 14 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1992-01-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 212 (1947-01-01), 718 (1984-09-01), 646 (1999-07-01), 929 (2011-04-16), 332 (2017-06-10), 465 (2026-06-18), 917, 347 |
| Prefixes in use | 783 |
| Pooled prefixes | 348 (44%) |
| Rate centers | 14 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 33 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-26 to 2026-07-10 (202 prefixes) |
Rate centers in area code 917
The largest rate center is NWYRCYZN01, with 487 prefixes (62%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NWYRCYZN01 | 487 | 62% |
| NWYRCYZN06 | 87 | 11% |
| NWYRCYZN10 | 41 | 5% |
| NWYRCYZN03 | 28 | 4% |
| NWYRCYZN08 | 28 | 4% |
| NWYRCYZN04 | 24 | 3% |
| NWYRCYZN07 | 20 | 3% |
| NWYRCYZN11 | 18 | 2% |
| 6 other rate centers | 50 | 6% |
Who holds the prefixes in 917
Omnipoint Communications holds the most prefixes, 142 (18%). 44% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Omnipoint Communications | 142 | 18% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 136 | 17% |
| Spok | 133 | 17% |
| Verizon Wireless | 123 | 16% |
| Verizon New York | 64 | 8% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 27 | 3% |
| 27 other carriers | 158 | 20% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 917
- 1947-01-01 Area code 212, named as the parent of 917 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1992-01-01 Area code 917 went into service.
Complaints on file for 917 numbers
4,211 FCC complaints are on file for 3,338 numbers in 917, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 149 |
| 2025 | 135 |
Other area codes in New York
New York is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 917 is one of them.
Next to 917 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 917 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 917 was first assigned in New York. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in New York next to a 917 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 917
Where is area code 917?
NANPA assigns area code 917 to New York, United States.
In which state does area code 917 sit?
New York. 917 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Who owns area code 917?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 917, Omnipoint Communications holds the most prefixes, 142 prefixes or 18%.
Which time zone does 917 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 917 as Eastern (E).
What year did 917 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1992-01-01, so 917 has been in use since 1992.
Does area code 917 have an overlay?
Yes. 212 (in service 1947-01-01), 718 (in service 1984-09-01), 646 (in service 1999-07-01), 929 (in service 2011-04-16), 332 (in service 2017-06-10), 465 (in service 2026-06-18) and 917, 347 share the same area with 917, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
How many prefixes does area code 917 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 783 prefixes in service in 917, spread over 14 rate centers and 33 holders.
Are there complaints about 917 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 4,211 complaints for 3,338 numbers in 917. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.