417 area code — Springfield, MO geographic
- State
- Missouri
- Major area
- Springfield
- Time zone
- Central
- In service since
- 1950-01-01
- Active prefixes
- 706
- Rate centers
- 155
- Carriers
- 63
- Projected exhaust
- 2Q 2032
The 417 area code covers Springfield, Missouri, Central time zone, and dates back to January 1, 1950. Keep in mind the code identifies where the number was registered; the person calling may be elsewhere.
The code currently holds 706 working prefixes, held by 63 different carriers. Of these, 580 are pooled prefixes shared by multiple carriers. Numbers are anchored to 155 rate centers — billing localities that fix where each prefix belongs.
Local calls inside 417 are dialed 10D; 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. .
If a 417 call asks for money or personal data, treat the displayed number as unverified: hang up and reach the organization through its published number. Numbering data locates numbers, not callers.
The current NANPA exhaust forecast is 2Q 2032.
Largest localities in 417
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 160 | — |
| Joplin | 43 | — |
| Branson | 37 | — |
| Bolivar | 20 | — |
| Carthage | 13 | — |
| Lebanon | 13 | — |
| Neosho | 12 | — |
| West Plains | 11 | — |
| Monett | 11 | — |
| Nevada | 10 | — |
FAQ
Why am I getting spam calls from 417 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 417 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 417 number from?
417 is assigned to Springfield and surrounding areas of Missouri in the Central time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.
Is 417 a toll-free number?
No. 417 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.