Area Code 317: Indianapolis, Indiana
317 is a telephone area code serving Indiana, including Indianapolis. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 317 are located in Indiana, United States (NANP region: Central). The code covers Indianapolis.
How to Dial Area Code 317
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 317 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 317 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 317 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 317 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 317 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 317 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 317
Calls to a 317 number ring in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: the northwestern and southwestern corners of the state use Central time, one hour behind.
Cities and Communities Served by 317
The following places fall inside the 317 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Indiana
These codes also serve Indiana. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 219 | Gary, Hammond |
| 260 | Fort Wayne |
| 463 | Indianapolis (overlay) |
| 574 | South Bend, Elkhart |
| 765 | Lafayette, Muncie |
| 812 | Evansville, Bloomington |
| 930 | South (overlay) |
See all 8 area codes in Indiana →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 317?
Area code 317 is in Indiana, United States. It covers Indianapolis.
What time zone is area code 317 in?
Area code 317 rings in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 317?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 317, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 317.
Is area code 317 toll-free?
No. 317 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.