207 area code
Portland area, Eastern Time.Area code 207 covers Portland, Bangor, Lewiston and 246 more places in Maine, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Portland
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 207 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 207 has 249. Each one's share is how many 207 numbers start there.
- Portland15%
- Bangor5%
- Lewiston4%
- Augusta4%
- Brunswick3%
- Biddeford3%
- Waterville2%
Also: Sanford, Rockland, Ellsworth, Scarborough, Presque Isle, Kittery, Belfast, Norway, Skowhegan, Westbrook, Windham, Bath + 230 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 207 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 207 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 207Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 207 area code
207 is one of the original area codes from 1947. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1947207 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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207 area code FAQ
What area code is 207?
207 is a Maine area code for Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta and 245 more places.
What time zone is the 207 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 207 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 207 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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