Geographic area code
Area code 617
Serves Boston and surrounding areas in Massachusetts, United States.
- Local time 7:41 pm EDT
- Eastern · UTC-04:00
Where is area code 617?
At a glance
RegionMassachusetts
Main cityBoston
Time zoneEastern
TypeGeographic
Cities & townsBoston · Cambridge · Brookline · Somerville · South Boston · Everett · Chelsea · Watertown
Most-reported 617 numbers (30 days)
- No spam reported in this period.
Latest reports from 617
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FAQ
Where is area code 617?
Area code 617 serves Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Somerville in Massachusetts (Eastern time). See the local time, map, overlays and the most-reported spam numbers in 617.
Is a call from 617 a scam?
The area code alone can’t tell you whether a call is safe, and caller ID is easy to fake. Look up the full number above to see its community reports, FTC complaints and risk score.
What time is it in area code 617?
It’s currently 7:41 pm (Eastern). Telemarketers may only call between 8am and 9pm local time.