317 Area Code
Indianapolis, Indiana
Area code 317 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It covers Indianapolis, Carmel, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 317?
Area code 317 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It covers Indianapolis, Carmel, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 317 is overlaid by area code 463. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 317
Area code 317 primarily serves the Indianapolis area of Indiana. The exact coverage includes Indianapolis, Carmel, and Fishers, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 317 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 317 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 317
Area code 317 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Indianapolis, Indiana. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 463 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.