Area Code 617

Where is area code 617?

Area code 617 serves Massachusetts, covering Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Quincy, West Newton. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 34 cities and 5 counties.

The area code sits in the Eastern time zone (UTC-05:00), where the local time is now approximately 2:50 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 1994-02-04, and the newest on 2013-02-15.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 24% are wireless and 76% landline — 185 mobile against 582 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 617?

Area code 617 serves Massachusetts, including Boston. It covers 34 cities across 5 counties, in the Eastern time zone.

What time is it in area code 617?

Area code 617 observes Eastern time (UTC-05:00). The current local time is approximately 2:50 PM.

When was area code 617 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 617 was put in service on 1994-02-04. The most recent was activated on 2013-02-15.

Is a call from 617 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 3,070 caller reports covering 763 numbers in area code 617. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 617?

The largest places served by area code 617 are Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Quincy, West Newton, Brighton, Somerville, Everett. In total it covers 34 cities across 5 counties.

How is a 617 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (617) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (617) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 617 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 617?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.