Area Code 617

FTC complaints involving 617 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 617 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 617 numbers:

• (617) 675-4444 — 36 complaints
• (617) 459-4363 — 20 complaints
• (617) 469-2300 — 16 complaints
• (617) 337-3042 — 14 complaints
• (617) 440-3012 — 11 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 617?

Area code 617 covers Boston and nearby cities including Cambridge, Quincy, Newton in Massachusetts, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 617?

Area code 617 serves Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Somerville, and 7 other communities in Massachusetts.

What time zone is area code 617 in?

Area code 617 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 617 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 617 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 617 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 617 a scam?

A 617 number is geographically tied to Massachusetts, 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 617 a country code?

No. 617 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 617 number written for international dialing looks like +1 617 followed by the 7-digit local number.