Area code 717
Area code 717 serves Harrisburg and nearby parts of Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, York and Lebanon. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 223 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 717 at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Main city | Harrisburg |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 223 |
Cities in 717
- Harrisburg
- Lancaster
- York
- Lebanon
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 717 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 717 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 717 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 717
What time zone is area code 717?
Area code 717 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 717?
Area code 717 is in Pennsylvania. Its main city is Harrisburg, and it also covers Lancaster, York and Lebanon.
What are the legal hours to call a 717 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 717?
223 covers the same area as 717, so numbers in the same town can have either code.