Area Code 207
Area code 207 covers Portland and nearby cities including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor in Maine, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 207 quick facts
| Location | Portland, Maine |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Nearby codes | 603, 351, 978, 339, 781, 617 |
| Carrier coverage | 742 prefixes; 33% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 413 complaints across 59 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 207 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 207 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 207 numbers:
- (207) 204-5129 — 158 complaints
- (207) 393-5149 — 21 complaints
- (207) 295-8916 — 10 complaints
- (207) 203-4427 — 8 complaints
- (207) 477-7669 — 8 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 207
Portland, Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Brunswick, Lewiston, South Portland
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Carriers in area code 207
Area code 207 spans 742 prefixes, about 33% wireless. Top carriers: CONSOLIDATED COMM OF NO. NEW ENGLAND-ME, BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE, INC, UNITED STATES CELLULAR - ME, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 207 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 207?
Area code 207 covers Portland and nearby cities including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor in Maine, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 207?
Area code 207 serves Portland, Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, and 3 other communities in Maine.
What time zone is area code 207 in?
Area code 207 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 207 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 207 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 207 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 207 a scam?
A 207 number is geographically tied to Maine, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 207 a country code?
No. 207 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 207 number written for international dialing looks like +1 207 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.