971 Area Code — Portland, OR
Area code 971 serves Portland and 3 other cities in Oregon. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It overlays with 503, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Oregon
- Primary city
- Portland
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 2000
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 503
Overlay of 503
Cities Served by 971
The 971 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Oregon.
- Portland
- Salem
- Gresham
- Hillsboro
About Area Code 971
Area code 971 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2000. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Oregon region anchored on Portland.
971 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (503). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 971 are portable: a person who moved away from Portland may still carry a 971 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 971 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Oregon, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (503). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Oregon.
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971 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 971?
Area code 971 is located in Oregon, primarily serving Portland and surrounding cities including Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 971 area code?
971 is a Oregon area code. It was put into service in 2000 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 503.
Is 971 a scam area code?
971 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Oregon. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 971 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 971 use?
Area code 971 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard Oregon time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 971 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 971 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 971 and 503?
971 and 503 cover the same Oregon geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.