Area code 317 covers Indianapolis and surrounding areas in Indiana. It is one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T in 1947. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 463. For the full picture, see all Indiana area codes.
| State | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Indianapolis |
| Cities also served | Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Westfield, Brownsburg, Plainfield |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | January 1, 1947 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 463 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 317
Area code 317 serves Indianapolis metropolitan area and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana, including the following cities and communities:
- Indianapolis
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Noblesville
- Greenwood
- Westfield
- Brownsburg
- Plainfield
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 463, 765, 219, 260, 574, 812, 930.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 317 area code still in use?
Yes. 317 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Indianapolis metropolitan area and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana.
What is the difference between 317 and 463?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Indiana. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
Can I get a 317 number if I don't live in Indiana?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 317 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 317 a scam area code?
No. 317 is a legitimate, active area code for Indianapolis metropolitan area and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 317 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Indiana businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities does the 317 area code cover?
Area code 317 serves Indianapolis and surrounding communities in central Indiana, including Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Westfield, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Avon, Beech Grove, and Zionsville, spanning parts of Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Hancock, Morgan, Shelby, and Boone counties.
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling a 317 number locally?
Yes. Since the 463 overlay was introduced in 2016, ten-digit dialing — area code plus the seven-digit number — is mandatory for all local calls within the 317/463 region.
Is 317 one of the original area codes?
Yes. Area code 317 was established in 1947 as one of the original 86 North American Numbering Plan area codes, initially serving the northern two-thirds of Indiana before being reduced to central Indiana in 1948.
Why was area code 463 added to the same region as 317?
Growth in mobile phones and other devices exhausted available numbers in the 317 area code, which was projected to run out by 2017. Rather than forcing existing customers to change numbers via a geographic split, regulators added 463 as an overlay in 2016, covering the identical territory.
