Area code
407
407 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Florida, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 407 at a glance
NANPA lists 786 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 407, held by 37 holders across 18 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1988-04-16 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 321 (1999-11-01), 689 (2019-06-04) |
| Prefixes in use | 786 |
| Pooled prefixes | 485 (62%) |
| Rate centers | 18 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 37 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-02-12 to 2025-06-10 (278 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 89 |
Rate centers in area code 407
The largest rate center is ORLANDO, with 406 prefixes (52%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ORLANDO | 406 | 52% |
| WINTERPARK | 141 | 18% |
| KISSIMMEE | 73 | 9% |
| SANFORD | 48 | 6% |
| OVIEDO | 17 | 2% |
| WKISSIMMEE | 16 | 2% |
| APOPKA | 13 | 2% |
| WINTERGRDN | 13 | 2% |
| 10 other rate centers | 59 | 8% |
Who holds the prefixes in 407
Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 148 (19%). 62% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 148 | 19% |
| Centurylink Of Florida, INC. (united) | 101 | 13% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 89 | 11% |
| Verizon Wireless | 67 | 9% |
| Omnipoint Miami E License | 44 | 6% |
| Paetec Itel | 42 | 5% |
| 31 other carriers | 295 | 38% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 407
- 1947-01-01 Area code 305, named as the parent of 407 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1988-04-16 Area code 407 went into service.
- 1996-05-13 Area code 561 went into service and names 407 as its parent.
- 1999-11-01 Area code 321 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 407.
- 2019-06-04 Area code 689 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 407.
Area codes nearest to 407
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 407
89 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | 59 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 9 |
| Saint Cloud, FL | 5 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 407 numbers
6,617 FCC complaints are on file for 4,307 numbers in 407, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 155 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 407 is one of them.
Next to 407 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 407 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 407 was first assigned in Florida. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Florida next to a 407 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 407
Where is area code 407?
NANPA assigns area code 407 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 407 sit?
Florida. 407 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 407 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 407 are Orlando, FL, Kissimmee, FL and Saint Cloud, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 407?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 407, Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 148 prefixes or 19%.
Which time zone does 407 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 407 as Eastern (E).
What year did 407 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1988-04-16, so 407 has been in use since 1988.
Does area code 407 have an overlay?
Yes. 321 (in service 1999-11-01) and 689 (in service 2019-06-04) share the same area with 407, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 407?
The area codes closest to 407, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 656 (about 60 miles), 863 (about 62 miles), 352 (about 63 miles), 813 (about 78 miles) and 386 (about 89 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 407 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 786 prefixes in service in 407, spread over 18 rate centers and 37 holders.
Are there complaints about 407 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 6,617 complaints for 4,307 numbers in 407. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.