What time zone is area code 971 in?

Area code 971 uses Pacific Time.

What area codes overlay 971?

503 serves the same area as 971. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 971 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 971 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 971 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 971 start?

971 went into service in 2000. It was created from area code 503.

Can a 971 number be outside Oregon?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 971 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 971

Where is area code 971?

Portland, Beaverton and Salem, Oregon

Local time: … (Pacific Time)

State	Oregon
Country	United States
Main cities	Portland, Beaverton and Salem
Time zone	Pacific Time
Overlay area codes	503
In service since	2000 (created from 503)
Assigned prefixes	443
Dialing format	(971) XXX-XXXX · +1 971 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 971

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 971.

Portland, OR (155)
Beaverton, OR (71)
Salem, OR (36)
Lake Oswego, OR (20)
McMinnville, OR (13)
Tillamook, OR (11)
Gresham, OR (10)
Woodburn, OR (9)
Newberg, OR (8)
Tualatin, OR (8)
St. Helens, OR (7)
Astoria, OR (5)
Dallas, OR (5)
Seaside, OR (5)
Clatskanie, OR (4)
Rainier, OR (4)
Silverton, OR (4)
Amity, OR (3)
North Plains, OR (3)
Sherwood, OR (3)
Vernonia, OR (3)
Warrenton, OR (3)
Aumsville, OR (2)
Aurora, OR (2)
Beaver, OR (2)
Beaver Crk, OR (2)
Cannon Beach, OR (2)
Cloverdale, OR (2)
Dayton, OR (2)
Falls City, OR (2)
Garibaldi, OR (2)
Goventcamp, OR (2)
Grand Is, OR (2)
Grandronde, OR (2)
Hood Land, OR (2)
Mill City, OR (2)
Pacific City, OR (2)
Rockaway Beach, OR (2)
Scappoose, OR (2)
Stayton, OR (2)
Westport, OR (2)
Yamhill, OR (2)
Bay City, OR (1)
Canby, OR (1)
Carlton, OR (1)
Charbonneu, OR (1)
Detroit, OR (1)
Estacada, OR (1)
Jewell, OR (1)
Knappa, OR (1)
Monitor, OR (1)
Nehalem, OR (1)
Sheridan, OR (1)
St Paul, OR (1)
Willamina, OR (1)

Phone companies in area code 971

The carriers that hold the most 971 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
64	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
60	T-Mobile USA
56	Onvoy
52	Verizon Wireless
42	Bandwidth.com CLEC
15	Level 3 Communications
14	Allstream
13	Mcimetro Access Transmission Services

All 443 prefixes in area code 971

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 971

Questions

Where is area code 971?: Area code 971 is in Oregon. It serves Portland, Beaverton, Salem, Lake Oswego and McMinnville and 50 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 971 in?: Area code 971 uses Pacific Time.
What area codes overlay 971?: 503 serves the same area as 971. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 971 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 971 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 971 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 971 start?: 971 went into service in 2000. It was created from area code 503.
Can a 971 number be outside Oregon?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 971 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Oregon

Area code	Main cities
458	Eugene, Bend and Albany
541	Eugene, Bend and Medford