971 Area Code
Covers Portland and nearby communities in Oregon.
(971) 555-0142Area code 971 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 971, centered on Portland, Oregon
45.5234, -122.6762
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 971 coverage map — centered on Portland. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
971 is the area code for Portland and the surrounding part of Oregon. It reaches roughly 1.2 million people across places such as Portland, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (971) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 503, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 971 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 971, its related area codes, and practical advice on 971 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 971
Cities & neighborhoods
- Portland
- Salem
- Gresham
- Hillsboro
- Beaverton
- Tigard
- Lake Oswego
- Keizer
- Aloha
- McMinnville
- Milwaukie
- Oregon City
- Tualatin
- West Linn
- Woodburn
Counties
- Clackamas
- Marion
- Multnomah
- Washington
- Yamhill
Looking for the broader picture? See all Oregon area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 971’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 971 a scam?
Because 971 covers a dense metro around Portland, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 971 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 971 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
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 971 number from abroad
Every 971 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 971 555-0142If 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 1 971 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 971 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 971 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 971 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 971 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 971: frequently asked questions
Where is the 971 area code located?
The 971 area code is located in Oregon, centered on Portland. It covers Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill and nearby communities including Portland, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard.
What time zone is 971 in?
Area code 971 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Portland on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 971?
Cities and areas that use 971 include Portland, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard. Its primary city is Portland, OR.
Do I need to dial 1 before 971?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 971 plus the seven-digit number. The 971 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 971 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 971 is a normal geographic area code for Portland, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 971 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 971?
Area code 971 is overlaid by 503, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.