Area code 617
617 is Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Massachusetts.
Area code 617 at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- Main cities
- Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Brookline
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 857
- In service since
- 1947
857 covers the exact same area as 617 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 617?
Area code 617 covers Boston, Cambridge, Quincy in Massachusetts.
What time is it in area code 617?
Area code 617 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 857 the same area as 617?
Yes. 857 is an overlay of 617 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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