Active Area Code

217

Illinois
Central Time (CT)
Est. 1947
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PRIMARY
Location
Illinois
Springfield
ACTIVE
Coverage
2 Cities
Since 1947

About Area Code 217

Area code 217 serves Illinois, covering major cities including Springfield, Champaign. Operating in the Central Time (CT), this code was established in 1947.

StateTime ZoneCities
IllinoisCentral Time (CT)Springfield, Champaign

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Common Questions

Where is 217?
Located in Illinois, serving Springfield and surrounding areas.
What time zone?
Operates in Central Time (CT).
When established?
Area code 217 was introduced in 1947.
Used for spam?
Can be used by legitimate and fraudulent callers. Always verify unknown numbers.