Area code 617
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- Location
- Boston, MA, Massachusetts
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
The 617 area code covers Boston, MA and nearby Massachusetts communities.
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About the 617 area code
Since 1947, area code 617 has been attached to Boston, Massachusetts, and close-in cities such as Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, and Malden, all on Eastern time. It was among the original codes assigned that year.
Later decades redrew its map. Area codes 508 and 781 were carved from its territory, and 857 was then stacked onto the remaining footprint as an overlay, an arrangement that requires local callers to dial ten digits.
Dialing note: 617 is part of an overlay complex with 857, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
617 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 617 phone number?
- Pick an available 617 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Boston, MA number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 617 area code?
- It serves Boston, MA and nearby cities in Massachusetts, including Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 617 number?
- AvoCall 617 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.