Area code 207 covers Portland and surrounding areas in Maine. It is one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T in 1947.
| State | Maine |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Portland |
| Cities also served | Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta, South Portland, Biddeford, Auburn, Bar Harbor |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | January 1, 1947 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | Yes |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Local seven-digit dialing may still apply |
Cities Served by Area Code 207
Area code 207 serves Entire state of Maine, including the following cities and communities:
- Portland
- Bangor
- Lewiston
- Augusta
- South Portland
- Biddeford
- Auburn
- Bar Harbor
How to Get a 207 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 207 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 207 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 207 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 207 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 207 number. If you already have a 207 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Maine sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 207 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
212areacode.com specializes in Manhattan 212 numbers and select premium area codes. We don’t currently maintain a 207 inventory, but we may be able to source a 207 number through our carrier relationships. Contact us with your requirements and we’ll let you know what’s available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 207 area code still in use?
Yes. 207 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Entire state of Maine.
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Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 207 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 207 a scam area code?
No. 207 is a legitimate, active area code for Entire state of Maine. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 207 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Maine businesses, government offices, and residents.
Does Maine have more than one area code?
No. Area code 207 is the sole area code for the entire state of Maine and has never been split or overlaid since its creation in 1947.
Can I dial 7 digits locally within the 207 area code?
Yes. Because 207 has no overlay, seven-digit local dialing is still permitted within Maine, making it one of fewer than 71 active area codes in the U.S. where this remains possible.
When will the 207 area code run out of numbers?
As of the latest NANPA forecast, area code 207 is projected to remain viable until at least the first quarter of 2050, thanks to number conservation measures including thousands-block pooling and rate-center consolidation.
What major cities does the 207 area code cover?
Area code 207 covers every city and town in Maine, including Portland (the largest city), Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta (the state capital), South Portland, Biddeford, and Bar Harbor.
