Portland, Maine

Where Is Area Code 207?

Area code 207 serves the entire state of Maine, including Portland and every other community in the state. It is the only area code in Maine. Portland, Maine's largest city, uses area code 207, along with Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Sanford, Augusta, and Brunswick.

Area code 207 covers all 16 counties in Maine. Those counties include Cumberland County, where Portland is located, as well as York County, Penobscot County, Kennebec County, and Androscoggin County. The code also serves smaller coastal, inland, and northern communities across the state.

Area code 207 reaches major Maine landmarks and geographic features. These include Acadia National Park, Mount Katahdin, and the Maine coast along the Atlantic Ocean. It also covers Casco Bay, which sits next to Portland, and many islands and rural areas across the state.

History of Area Code 207

Area code 207 was established in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes. It has served Maine since the start of the North American Numbering Plan. Maine was assigned a single statewide area code because of its population and telephone demand at the time.

Area code 207 has never been split or overlaid with another area code. Maine still uses 207 statewide today. Because 207 remains the only area code in Maine, the state moved to 10-digit dialing for local calls in 2021 after 988 was designated nationwide as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Key Facts About Area Code 207

• Area code 207 is in Maine, and Portland is the state's largest city using this area code.
• Area code 207 covers the entire state of Maine, not just Portland.
• Area code 207 was created in 1947 as one of the original area codes in the North American Numbering Plan.
• Area code 207 has never had a geographic split or an overlay.
• Area code 207 is in the Eastern Time Zone. Maine observes Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time.
• Area code 207 serves a state population of about 1.4 million people, based on recent U.S. Census totals for Maine.
• Area code 207 serves major Maine institutions such as the University of Maine in Orono and the University of Southern Maine in Portland and Gorham.
• Area code 207 covers notable places including Portland Head Light, Acadia National Park, and the state capital of Augusta.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 207 in?

Area code 207 is in Maine.

What major cities use area code 207?

Major cities that use area code 207 include Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Sanford, Augusta, and Brunswick.

Is area code 207 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 207 is a geographic area code for Maine.