Area code 217
Area code 217 serves Springfield and nearby parts of Illinois, including Champaign, Decatur and Urbana. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 447 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 217 at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Main city | Springfield |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 447 |
Cities in 217
- Springfield
- Champaign
- Decatur
- Urbana
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 217 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 217 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 217 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 217
What time zone is area code 217?
Area code 217 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 217?
Area code 217 is in Illinois. Its main city is Springfield, and it also covers Champaign, Decatur and Urbana.
What are the legal hours to call a 217 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 217?
447 covers the same area as 217, so numbers in the same town can have either code.