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217 Phone Number
State:
Illinois
Timezone:
Central
Major City:
Springfield
The 217 area code is in Illinois, United States.
Area code 217 is in the Central time zone (UTC -6).
This area code covers central Illinois and serves Springfield, Champaign, and Decatur.
Nearby counties:
Illinois's 217 area code serves the following counties: Sangamon, Champaign, Macon, McLean, Vermilion, and Morgan
Other nearby area codes includes:
Area Code 219 - Hammond
Area Code 309 - Peoria
Area Code 319 - Cedar Rapids
Area Code 573 - Columbia
Area Code 618 - Belleville
Area Code 636 - O'Fallon
Area Code 660 - Sedalia
Area Code 765 - Muncie
Area Code 314/557 - St. Louis
Area Code 779/815 - Rockford
Area Code 812/930 - Evansville
History of 217
The Illinois 217 area code is one of the original area codes created in 1947. It originally covered the entire state.
Things To Do Near
There are many activities for locals + visitors to see and do in the 217 area code (Springfield County).
Things to do in Springfield, Illinois tend to includes Lincoln's Tomb, Illinois State Capitol, Allerton Park and Retreat Center and much more.
Lincoln's Tomb
Visit Lincoln's Tomb, the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
Illinois State Capitol
Explore the Illinois State Capitol. Take a guided tour to admire the impressive architecture and murals.
Allerton Park and Retreat Center
Experience Allerton Park and Retreat Center, a scenic estate with formal gardens, sculptures, and natural areas.
Education
Some of the universities, colleges, higher education establishments in area code 217 are:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Millikin University
Illinois College
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For business
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For marketing purpose
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Dating
To give online dating matches a 2nd phone number until they’ve gone on a date and trust each other
To buy and sell goods
For Craigslist, Facebook, eBay purchases or sales so that people don’t have your personal information and don’t bother you after the sale or purchase has been made
Nearby Codes
Can I buy a local 217 Illinois phone number?
Yes you can. To purchase a 217 number, download Phoner, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘Illinois’ as the state. Once you have chosen an area code you can choose a number of your choice. Once you have selected a number to make calls or send texts you can subscribe and enjoy a 3 day free trial.
What are the other Illinois local area codes?
Click to find the Illinois local area codes.
Can I port my existing 217 number to Phoner?
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