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The 817 area code is the Fort Worth number, covering Fort Worth itself along with Arlington and a stretch of the western Dallas-Fort Worth metro. You pick 817 right in the Ghost app and get a working number in minutes, no new SIM or second phone required.
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Get My 817 NumberAbout the 817 area code
Area code
817
State
Texas
Overlay codes
214, 469, 682, 972
Cities served
12+
The 817 area code serves Fort Worth, Arlington, and neighboring cities on the western side of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. It's the number people in that part of North Texas recognize as local.
817 shares its region with the 682 overlay, so newer numbers in the same Fort Worth and Arlington area may carry either code. Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, and Grand Prairie are served by the separate 214, 469, and 972 codes on the Dallas side of the metro.
Fort Worth and Arlington run on Central time. If you're calling or texting contacts elsewhere in North Texas, they're on the same clock, which makes scheduling calls straightforward.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Fort Worth?
The 817 area code sits in the Fort Worth and Arlington side of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, one of the larger economic centers in Texas.
Logistics and transportation
Fort Worth's position in North Texas makes it a hub for freight and distribution moving through the broader Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Healthcare
Fort Worth and Arlington both support major hospital systems and medical employers that serve residents across the western metro.
Education
Universities and school districts in Fort Worth and Arlington anchor steady employment and draw students and staff from across the area.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 817 phone number?
You can pick an 817 number in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in minutes. There's no waiting period or separate hardware to set up.
Which cities use the 817 area code?
817 covers Fort Worth and Arlington, in the western part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. It's distinct from the 214, 469, and 972 codes used in Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, and Grand Prairie.
Is 817 the only area code for Fort Worth?
No. Fort Worth and Arlington also use the 682 overlay code, so you may see either 817 or 682 numbers assigned in the same area.
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