Area code 217
217 is Springfield, Champaign, Urbana, Illinois.
Area code 217 at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- Main cities
- Springfield, Champaign, Urbana, Decatur, Quincy, Danville, Jacksonville, Effingham
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 447
- In service since
- 1947
447 covers the exact same area as 217 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 217?
Area code 217 covers Springfield, Champaign, Urbana in Illinois.
What time is it in area code 217?
Area code 217 is in the Central Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 447 the same area as 217?
Yes. 447 is an overlay of 217 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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