Area code 817
Area code 817 serves Fort Worth and nearby parts of Texas, including Arlington, North Richland Hills and Mansfield. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 682 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 817 at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Main city | Fort Worth |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 682 |
Cities in 817
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- North Richland Hills
- Mansfield
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 an 817 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 an 817 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 817 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 817
What time zone is area code 817?
Area code 817 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 817?
Area code 817 is in Texas. Its main city is Fort Worth, and it also covers Arlington, North Richland Hills and Mansfield.
What are the legal hours to call an 817 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 817?
682 covers the same area as 817, so numbers in the same town can have either code.