Area Code 877
Area code 877 is a toll-free code that is not tied to any geographic region.
Area code 877 quick facts
| Type | Toll-free (non-geographic) |
|---|---|
| In service | 1998-04-04 |
| FTC complaint data | 25,589 complaints across 2,851 numbers |
| Data current as of | September 13, 2026 |
Is a call from 877 a scam? Who called me from 877?
FTC complaints involving 877 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 877 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 877 numbers:
- (877) 419-6664 — 2,624 complaints
- (877) 556-9255 — 842 complaints
- (877) 578-1953 — 465 complaints
- (877) 578-4104 — 388 complaints
- (877) 578-1940 — 322 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.
A toll-free code: the person receiving the call pays, not the caller. Used by businesses, customer-service lines, and helplines nationwide — it is not tied to any city, state, or region.
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 877 located?
Area code 877 is non-geographic — it is a toll-free code and is not assigned to any state, city, or region. A toll-free code: the person receiving the call pays, not the caller. Used by businesses, customer-service lines, and helplines nationwide — it is not tied to any city, state, or region.
Is a call from 877 a scam?
Not necessarily, but caller ID can be spoofed. Treat unexpected 877 calls or texts with caution and never share personal or financial information.
What time zone is area code 877 in?
Area code 877 is not tied to a location, so it has no single time zone.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of September 13, 2026. Refreshed monthly.