Area Code 207: Portland, Maine
207 is a telephone area code serving Maine, including Portland, Bangor. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 207 are located in Maine, United States (NANP region: Statewide). The code covers Portland, Bangor.
How to Dial Area Code 207
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 207 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 207 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 207 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 207 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 207 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 207 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 207
Calls to a 207 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 207
The following places fall inside the 207 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Maine
These codes also serve Maine. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
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See all 1 area codes in Maine →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 207?
Area code 207 is in Maine, United States. It covers Portland, Bangor.
What time zone is area code 207 in?
Area code 207 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 207?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 207, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 207.
Is area code 207 toll-free?
No. 207 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.