The 817 area code
The 817 area code covers Fort Worth, Arlington and Cleburne in Texas, in the Central time zone. Here is which cities use it, the current local time, the codes it overlays, how 817 numbers are written, and how to get a local 817 number for your business.
817 covers Fort Worth, Arlington and Cleburne in Texas. It sits in the Central time zone, where it is currently 10:29 PM. It shares that ground with 682, so ten-digit dialling is required. Numbers are written as (817) XXX-XXXX.
Where is the 817 area code?
The 817 area code serves Fort Worth, Arlington and Cleburne in Texas. It is one of the active area codes in the North American Numbering Plan, the system that assigns phone numbers across the United States, Canada, and nearby regions. A caller seeing a 817 number knows, at a glance, that the line is tied to Texas.
What cities use the 817 area code?
These are the places with numbering prefixes in 817, the ones with the most prefixes first:
Fort Worth accounts for the largest share of 817 prefixes, with Arlington and Cleburne next. A local number in any of them reads as local to everyone else on the list, because they all dial on 817.
Which area codes overlay 817?
817 is part of an overlay complex with 682. An overlay puts more than one area code over the same geography instead of splitting the region in two, so existing numbers keep their code and new ones get the added code. Two neighbours on the same street can hold different area codes. That is why ten-digit dialling is required here: you cannot assume a local call shares your area code.
What time is it in the 817 area code?
The 817 area code is in the Central time zone. Right now it is about 10:29 PM there. If you are calling a 817 number, check the local time first so you reach someone during business hours. If you run a business on a 817 line, missing a call after hours means the caller moves on to the next name on their list.
How to write a 817 phone number
A full 817 number is ten digits: the three-digit area code, then a three-digit prefix, then a four-digit line number. It is usually written as (817) XXX-XXXX, or 817-XXX-XXXX. To dial it from outside the United States, add the country code: +1 817 XXX XXXX.
Area codes near 817
These area codes also serve Texas:
Getting a local 817 number for your business
People are far more likely to answer a call from a local number. If you do business in Fort Worth, Arlington and Cleburne, a 817 number tells customers you are one of them, not an out-of-town call center. A virtual phone service can assign you a 817 number in minutes, no new hardware required.
The catch is answering it. A local number only helps if someone picks up. HiThisIs gives you a local number and a front desk that answers every call on the first ring, day or night, has a real conversation, and texts you the lead in seconds. It is a fraction of the cost of a human answering service, from $99 a month. See plans and pricing, or hear it answer on your own phone.
Common questions about the 817 area code
Where is the 817 area code?
The 817 area code covers Fort Worth, Arlington and Cleburne in Texas, in the Central time zone.
What cities use the 817 area code?
Fort Worth, Arlington, Cleburne, Weatherford, Mansfield, Granbury, Hurst and Keller all have numbering prefixes in 817.
What time zone is the 817 area code in?
The 817 area code is in the Central time zone. The current local time there is 10:29 PM.
Does 817 overlay another area code?
Yes. 817 is part of an overlay complex with 682. An overlay puts more than one area code over the same geography, which is why ten-digit dialling is required there: two neighbours can hold different area codes on the same street.
Is 817 a real area code?
Yes. 817 is an active North American Numbering Plan area code serving Fort Worth, Arlington and Cleburne in Texas.
How do I get a 817 phone number for my business?
A virtual phone service can assign you a local 817 number so customers in Fort Worth, Arlington and Cleburne see a familiar area code when you call, and so your business looks local. HiThisIs includes a local number with every plan and answers it around the clock.