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US area code · Texas

817 area code

Where the 817 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 817 number from anywhere.

CoversArlington, TexasTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 817 area code is in Arlington, Texas, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 817 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateTexas
Main areaArlington
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1953

The 817 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Arlington, Texas. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1953 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

Overlay 817 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

817682

How to dial a 817 number

From abroad+1 817 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 817 555-0123
Locally (same area)817 555-0123

Cities in the 817 area code

A 817 number is usually in one of these places in Texas — 2 counties.

Arlington TarrantBedford TarrantBenbrookBurleson JohnsonCleburne JohnsonEuless TarrantFort Worth TarrantGrapevine TarrantHaltom City TarrantHurst TarrantKeller TarrantMansfield TarrantNorth Richland Hills TarrantSouthlake TarrantWatauga

Other Texas area codes

210214254281325346361409430432469512621682713726

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 817 area code?

The 817 area code is in Arlington, Texas, United States (Central (CT)).

Is 817 an overlay area code?

Yes. 817 overlays the same region as 682, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 817?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 817 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 817, then the number: +1 817 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 817 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 817

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 797 prefixes are in use in 817, shared by 37 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Southwestern Bell30238%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC8811%
T-Mobile USA, Inc.547%
Level 3 Communications, LLC456%
Onvoy, LLC435%
Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC304%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 817 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
963
Recorded messages or robocalls
57%
Rank among area codes
#46 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (481)
Medical & prescriptions (128)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (89)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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