207 Area Code
Covers Auburn and nearby communities in Maine.
(207) 555-0142Area code 207 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 207, centered on Auburn, Maine
44.0979, -70.2312
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 207 coverage map — centered on Auburn. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 207 is a telephone area code in Maine, anchored on Auburn. It covers communities such as Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford and more across Maine. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (207) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Androscoggin, Kennebec, Penobscot and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 207 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Auburn, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 207 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 207 spam calls.
Cities covered by 207
Cities & neighborhoods
- Auburn
- Augusta
- Bangor
- Biddeford
- Brunswick
- Lewiston
- South Portland
Counties
- Androscoggin
- Kennebec
- Penobscot
- York
- Cumberland
Looking for the broader picture? See all Maine area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 207’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
207 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 207 a scam?
Area code 207 serves Auburn and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 207 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 207 number from abroad
Every 207 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 207 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 207 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 207 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 207 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 207 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 207 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 207: frequently asked questions
Where is the 207 area code located?
The 207 area code is located in Maine, centered on Auburn. It covers Androscoggin, Kennebec, Penobscot, York, Cumberland and nearby communities including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Brunswick, Lewiston.
What time zone is 207 in?
Area code 207 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Auburn on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 207?
Cities and areas that use 207 include Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Brunswick, Lewiston. Its primary city is Auburn, ME.
Do I need to dial 1 before 207?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 207. Ten-digit dialing (the 207 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 207 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 207 is a normal geographic area code for Auburn, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 207 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 207?
Area code 207 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.