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Area code 207

Area code 207 covers Portland, Maine. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Maine Major City: Portland Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 207?

Area code 207 is assigned to Portland and the surrounding region in Maine. Calls to numbers that start with 207 are routed to this area.

Area code 207 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Cumberland CountyYork CountyPenobscot CountyKennebec CountyAroostook CountyAndroscoggin CountyOxford CountyHancock CountySomerset CountyKnox CountyWaldo CountyFranklin CountyWashington CountyLincoln County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.28%
  • Landline 73.72%
02 / MAP

Area code 207 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Portland

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timePortland, ME--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Portland

WITHIN THE US207 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 207 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 207 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 207 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 207 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 207 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 207 555 0123
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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 207

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Consolidated Communications
56%
Windstream Communications
5%
SOMERSET TEL. CO.
4%
Lumen Technologies
3%
Spectrum
3%
Others
31%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
47%
UScellular
23%
AT&T Mobility
19%
T-Mobile USA
8%
NEP
2%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 207

742 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(207) 200 Mobile Portland Verizon WirelessBELL ATLANTIC MOBILE, INC
(207) 203 Landline Gardiner BIDDEFORD INTERNET CORPORATIONBIDDEFORD INTERNET CORPORATION - ME
(207) 204 Landline Kennebunkport BIDDEFORD INTERNET CORPORATIONBIDDEFORD INTERNET CORPORATION - ME
(207) 205 Mobile Biddeford Verizon WirelessBELL ATLANTIC MOBILE, INC
(207) 206 Mobile Sanford AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(207) 208 Landline Brunswick Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(207) 209 Landline Portland TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(207) 210 Mobile Portland Verizon WirelessBELL ATLANTIC MOBILE, INC
(207) 212 Mobile Lewiston UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - ME
(207) 213 Landline Augusta Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC

Showing 10 of 742 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 207

Where is area code 207 used?
Area code 207 serves Portland and the surrounding area in Maine, including Cumberland County, York County, Penobscot County, Kennebec County, Aroostook County.
What city is area code 207 from?
The main city of area code 207 is Portland, ME.
What time zone is area code 207 in?
Area code 207 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 207 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 207 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 207 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 207 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 207 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 207 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 207 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 207?
Most landline blocks belong to Consolidated Communications and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 207 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.72% of the number blocks are landline, 26.28% mobile.
How do I save a 207 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 207 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 207?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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