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USA Area code 207 - All of Maine

Area code 207 is a statewide North American Numbering Plan code serving all of Maine; its largest city is Portland. It was activated in 1947 and today serves all of Maine, home to roughly 1.4 million residents (US Census Bureau estimate, July 2025) .

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Local time in 207 ?
-
Population served ?
1.4M
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 207?

A call from area code 207 can come from anywhere in Maine - it is a statewide code, with Portland its largest city - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 207 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 207 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 207 residents see it.
Report a scam call from 207 Help other 207-area residents - takes 20 seconds, no signup

Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

Should I answer a call from a 207 number? Take the 30-second quiz - 5 questions, verdict + advice

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 207?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 207 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Portland, the largest city in Maine. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

Interactive map. Click a pin for city details. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Area codes near 207 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Portland area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

207 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 207 over the last 12 months.

191 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 8% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 13 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 207 over the last 12 months 0 50 100 150 200 August 2025: 90 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 6 reports Sep November 2025: 5 reports Nov December 2025: 4 reports Dec January 2026: 6 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 7 reports Feb March 2026: 16 reports Mar April 2026: 14 reports Apr May 2026: 15 reports May June 2026: 10 reports Jun July 2026: 13 reports Jul August 2026: 5 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 207 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 191 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 207 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
123 reports · 64%
2
Live Voice
50 reports · 26%
3
Text Message
18 reports · 9%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 207

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jul 1, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Mar 11, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Mar 10, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 23, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 10, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 2, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 1, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 207 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 207 numbers around Portland, Maine? You can't legitimately block every 207 call without also missing legitimate ones from Portland, Maine - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 207 area code

state of Maine. Area code 207 was assigned as one of the original North American area codes in 1947. The numbering plan area retains its original boundaries, having never been split or overlaid.

207 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 207?

Area code 207 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code of Maine in Maine, primarily including Portland and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 207 cover?

Area code 207 covers the Portland, Maine area.

Is 207 a real area code or a scam?

207 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 207 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 207 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Portland. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 207?

207 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 207 prefix.

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