Area Code 917

New York City, New York · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
917
City
New York City, NY
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1992

Where Is Area Code 917?

All five NYC boroughs — primarily cell phones and pagers

First US area code for cell phones and pagers. Iconic NYC mobile number. 492K search volume.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
ManhattanBrooklynQueensBronxStaten Island

Time Zone for Area Code 917

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 917?

Area code 917 is located in New York City, New York (United States). It covers All five NYC boroughs — primarily cell phones and pagers.

What time zone is area code 917 in?

Area code 917 (New York City, New York) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 917 a scam?

Area code 917 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving New York City, New York. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (917), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 917 right now?

Area code 917 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/new-york/ for the exact current time in New York City.

When was area code 917 introduced?

Area code 917 was introduced in 1992. First US area code for cell phones and pagers. Iconic NYC mobile number. 492K search volume.