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USA Area code 317 - Indianapolis, IN

Area code 317 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes in central Indiana in Indiana. It was activated in 1947 .

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Local time in 317 ?
-
Overlay code ?
463
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 317?

A call from area code 317 most likely originates from Indianapolis or elsewhere in Indiana - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 317 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 317 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 317 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 317?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 317 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Indianapolis, the largest city served by area code 317. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 317 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Indianapolis area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

317 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 317 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 317 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 7 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 15 reports Sep November 2025: 8 reports Nov December 2025: 14 reports Dec January 2026: 11 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 6 reports Feb March 2026: 9 reports Mar April 2026: 5 reports Apr May 2026: 7 reports May June 2026: 5 reports Jun July 2026: 12 reports Jul August 2026: 3 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 317 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 102 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 317 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
47 reports · 46%
2
Prerecorded Voice
39 reports · 38%
3
Text Message
16 reports · 16%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 317

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Text Message 2 reports last reported Apr 4, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 13, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 10, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 10, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 9, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 6, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 26, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jun 23, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 22, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 18, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 317 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 317 numbers around Indianapolis, Indiana? You can't legitimately block every 317 call without also missing legitimate ones from Indianapolis, Indiana - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 317 area code

Area codes 317 and 463 are telephone overlay area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for Indianapolis and nine surrounding counties in central Indiana. The numbering plan area (NPA) comprises all or parts of Marion, Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan, and Shelby counties. 317 is the original area code of the NPA, created in 1947, and 463 was added to the numbering plan area in 2016, making ten-digit dialing mandatory for all calls in the region.

317 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 317?

Area code 317 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes in central Indiana in Indiana, primarily including Indianapolis and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 317 cover?

Area code 317 covers Boone County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hendricks County, Johnson County, Madison County, Marion County, Morgan County, Shelby County, including cities such as Indianapolis.

Is 317 a real area code or a scam?

317 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 317 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 317 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Indianapolis. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 317?

317 shares coverage with overlay code 463. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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