Area Code 217

FTC complaints involving 217 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 217 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 217 numbers:

• (217) 834-9977 — 425 complaints
• (217) 834-9685 — 291 complaints
• (217) 834-9517 — 270 complaints
• (217) 834-9346 — 216 complaints
• (217) 863-7210 — 214 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 217?

Area code 217 covers Champaign-Urbana and nearby cities including Springfield, Champaign, Decatur in Illinois, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 217?

Area code 217 serves Champaign-Urbana, Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, and 3 other communities in Illinois.

What time zone is area code 217 in?

Area code 217 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 217 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 217 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 217 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 217 a scam?

A 217 number is geographically tied to Illinois, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 217 a country code?

No. 217 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 217 number written for international dialing looks like +1 217 followed by the 7-digit local number.