Zip Area Code

Area code 617

Area code 617 is a Massachusetts area code, in service since 1947.

857 serves the same area as an overlay, so neighbors can have numbers in any of these codes.

Local calls are dialed with ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works.

It is in the Eastern Time zone.

In service since
1947
Overlays
857
Local dialing
ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works
Time zone
Eastern Time
ZIP codes
61

Map

Map of the 617 area codeThe shaded area shows where 617 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.978508781BostonCambridgeNewtonRoxburyQuincyDorchesterSomervilleHyde Park
Approximate 617 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 617

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlay, serving the same area: 857.

Neighboring area codes: 978, 508, 781.

Counties in area code 617

Towns in area code 617