Area code 617
Area code 617 serves Boston and nearby parts of Massachusetts, including Cambridge, Quincy and Newton. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 857 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 617 at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Main city | Boston |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 857 |
Cities in 617
- Boston
- Cambridge
- Quincy
- Newton
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 617 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 617 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 617 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 617
What time zone is area code 617?
Area code 617 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 617?
Area code 617 is in Massachusetts. Its main city is Boston, and it also covers Cambridge, Quincy and Newton.
What are the legal hours to call a 617 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 617?
857 covers the same area as 617, so numbers in the same town can have either code.