What area code is 971?
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971 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 971
Portland (overlay)4 communities on record for 971.
Where 971 sits on the map
Overlay of 503Coverage area
About the 971 region
971 covers Portland in Oregon, including Salem, Hillsboro and Beaverton. The code has been in service since 2000.
971 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 503 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
2000: partially overlaid on 503; in 2008, Clatsop County and Tillamook County, originally excluded from the overlay, were added to it.
Who called me from 971?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 971 does not prove the caller is really in the 971 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 971 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 971?+–
971 is a telephone area code serving Portland in Oregon, United States, in service since 2000.
Where is area code 971 located?+–
It covers Clackamas County, Clatsop County, Columbia County and other counties, including Salem, Hillsboro and Beaverton in Oregon.
What cities are in area code 971?+–
Major communities on record include Salem, Hillsboro and Beaverton. The code's territory spans the Portland region of Oregon.
What time zone is 971?+–
971 observes Pacific (PT), which is UTC−8 / −7 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 971 start?+–
971 entered service in 2000. Its history: 2000: partially overlaid on 503; in 2008, Clatsop County and Tillamook County, originally excluded from the overlay, were added to it.
Why does area code 971 exist?+–
971 is an overlay of 503: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 971 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 971 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 971 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 971 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 971 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 503 instead.