517 Area Code
South Central Michigan, Michigan
Area code 517 is located in South Central Michigan, Michigan. It covers Lansing, East Lansing, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 517?
Area code 517 is located in South Central Michigan, Michigan. It covers Lansing, East Lansing, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 517
Area code 517 primarily serves the South Central Michigan area of Michigan. The exact coverage includes Lansing, East Lansing, and Jackson, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 517 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 517 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 517
Area code 517 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving South Central Michigan, Michigan. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.