Area Code 217

Springfield, Illinois · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
217
City
Springfield, IL
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 217?

Springfield, Champaign, Decatur — central Illinois

Illinois state capital. Home of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
SpringfieldChampaignDecaturUrbana

Time Zone for Area Code 217

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 217?

Area code 217 is located in Springfield, Illinois (United States). It covers Springfield, Champaign, Decatur — central Illinois.

What time zone is area code 217 in?

Area code 217 (Springfield, Illinois) is in the CST/CDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-6 and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 217 a scam?

Area code 217 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Springfield, Illinois. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (217), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 217 right now?

Area code 217 follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). See the live clock at whattime.city/chicago/ for the exact current time in Springfield.

When was area code 217 introduced?

Area code 217 was introduced in 1947. Illinois state capital. Home of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.