Area Code 517

FTC complaints involving 517 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 517 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 517 numbers:

• (517) 297-1608 — 92 complaints
• (517) 507-0937 — 14 complaints
• (517) 489-4054 — 10 complaints
• (517) 553-1973 — 7 complaints
• (517) 213-9201 — 7 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 517?

Area code 517 covers Lansing and nearby cities including East Lansing, Adrian, Clinton in Michigan, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 517?

Area code 517 serves Lansing, East Lansing, Adrian, Clinton, Jackson, and 1 other communities in Michigan.

What time zone is area code 517 in?

Area code 517 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 517 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 517 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 517 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 517 a scam?

A 517 number is geographically tied to Michigan, 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 517 a country code?

No. 517 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 517 number written for international dialing looks like +1 517 followed by the 7-digit local number.