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State: Maine (ME)
Area Codes: 1
Timezone: Eastern (EDT)
Current Time: 9:45 PM

About Maine Area Codes

Maine (ME) uses 1 telephone area code to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 624,328, Maine is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time in Maine is 9:45 PM.

The largest cities in Maine include Portland (pop. 203,969), Bangor (pop. 59,772), Lewiston (pop. 58,802), Sanford (pop. 29,535) and Waterville (pop. 27,054) . Maine has 16 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in ME covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a Maine phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Maine now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All Maine Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in Maine, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
207 Portland Bangor, Lewiston, Sanford, Waterville, South Portland, Augusta, Biddeford, Westbrook and more

Largest Cities in Maine

These are the largest cities in Maine by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
Portland 203,969 Cumberland County
Bangor 59,772 Penobscot County
Lewiston 58,802 Androscoggin County
Sanford 29,535 York County
Waterville 27,054 Kennebec County
South Portland 25,532 Cumberland County
Auburn 23,414 Androscoggin County
Augusta 22,116 Kennebec County
Biddeford 21,504 York County
Saco 19,964 York County

Frequently Asked Questions

Maine has 1 active area code. These include 207 (Portland) .

Maine is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time is 9:45 PM.

The area code covering the most cities in Maine is 207, which serves Portland and 227+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in Maine now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a Maine number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 207-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

Maine has 16 counties. The state's total estimated population is 624,328, spread across these counties and served by 1 area code.

Portland is served by area code 207 .
Maine at a Glance
  • Abbreviation ME
  • Area Codes 1
  • Population 624,328
  • Counties 16
  • Cities 41
  • Time Zone Eastern
  • Current Time 9:45 PM
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