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207 Area Code
Area code 207 is in Maine, serving the entire state of Maine. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 207 area code?
207 is a Maine area code covering the entire state of Maine. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 207 area code
- Portland
- Lewiston
- Bangor
- South Portland
- Auburn
- Biddeford
- Sanford
- Saco
- Augusta
- Westbrook
- Waterville
- Brunswick
- Scarborough
- Presque Isle
Counties served by 207
Cumberland County, York County, Penobscot County, Kennebec County, Androscoggin County, Aroostook County, Oxford County, Hancock County, Somerset County and Knox County.
Dialing 207
Portland, ME is currently served by the single area code 207, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 207 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 207 area code
207 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Portland area ever since.
Is 207 a scam or spam risk?
207 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 207 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Portland, ME or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
207 area code FAQ
Where is the 207 area code?
The 207 area code is in Maine, covering the entire state of Maine, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 207 area code?
Cities in the 207 area code include Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Sanford, Saco, Augusta and Westbrook.
What time zone is 207 in?
207 is in the Eastern Time zone.
When did the 207 area code start?
207 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 207?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 207 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 207 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.