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A 317 number reads as Indianapolis, the city and its closest suburbs. You pick it right in the Ghost app and start calling and texting in minutes, no new SIM card or plan required.
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Why choose a 317 virtual phone number?
Look like a local seller
If you're selling furniture, a car, or tickets around Indianapolis, a 317 number tells buyers you're nearby before they even meet you. That matters more than a profile description.
Dating in the metro
A 317 area code signals you're actually in the Indianapolis area, whether that's downtown, Carmel, or Fishers. It's a small detail that makes a first message feel less like a stranger from nowhere.
Job hunting without giving out your main line
Applying to roles around Indianapolis or Greenwood? A 317 number on your resume matches the job's location and keeps recruiter calls separate from your personal phone.
Moving to the area
If you're relocating to Noblesville or Westfield, a 317 number lets you sound settled from day one, before your address even changes.
Keep the number after you move away
Leaving Indianapolis for another city doesn't mean you have to lose the 317 identity. Friends, family, and old contacts can keep reaching the same number.
Separate work from personal life
Running a side hustle out of Muncie or Kokomo while keeping your day job private? A second 317 number keeps those calls and texts on their own line.
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Get My 317 NumberAbout the 317 area code
Area code
317
State
Indiana
Overlay codes
463, 765
Cities served
12+
The 317 area code covers Indianapolis and its surrounding communities, including Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Greenwood, Westfield, Muncie, and Kokomo. It's the number most people associate directly with the Indianapolis metro.
317 shares its region with the overlay code 463, which was added to the same area to provide more available numbers, and the neighboring code 765, which serves parts of the wider region. You can still choose 317 specifically in Ghost regardless of which overlay numbers exist nearby.
Most of the 317 region runs on America/Indiana/Indianapolis time, with some nearby parts of the broader area on America/Chicago time. Worth keeping in mind if you're calling or texting contacts across the region so you don't catch someone too early or too late.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Indianapolis?
The 317 region centers on Indianapolis, a metro that anchors much of central Indiana's business and healthcare activity, along with fast-growing suburbs like Carmel and Fishers.
Healthcare
Indianapolis is home to major hospital systems and medical centers that draw workers and patients from across the region.
Logistics and distribution
Central Indiana's position along major highway routes makes the Indianapolis area a hub for shipping, warehousing, and distribution work.
Education
Colleges and school systems throughout Indianapolis and communities like Muncie support steady employment in teaching, administration, and research.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 317 phone number?
You can pick a 317 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No SIM swap, no waiting on a carrier.
Which cities use the 317 area code?
317 serves Indianapolis and nearby communities including Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Greenwood, Muncie, Westfield, and Kokomo.
Do I need a new SIM card or phone plan to get a 317 number?
No. Ghost adds the number to your existing phone through the app, so you keep your current plan and just get a second line with the 317 area code.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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