Area code
907
907 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Alaska, which has 1 area code in total.
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Area code 907 at a glance
NANPA lists 657 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 907, held by 45 holders across 253 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1957-01-01 |
| Time zone | Alaska (AK) |
| Prefixes in use | 657 |
| Pooled prefixes | 210 (32%) |
| Rate centers | 253 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 45 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-03-20 to 2025-11-13 (209 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 206 |
Rate centers in area code 907
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE | 148 | 23% |
| FAIRBANKS | 30 | 5% |
| JUNEAU | 21 | 3% |
| WASILLA | 20 | 3% |
| EAGLERIVER | 11 | 2% |
| SOLDOTNA | 11 | 2% |
| KETCHIKAN | 9 | 1% |
| PALMER | 9 | 1% |
| 245 other rate centers | 398 | 61% |
Who holds the prefixes in 907
General Communication holds the most prefixes, 147 (22%). 32% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General Communication | 147 | 22% |
| Acs Of Anchorage | 70 | 11% |
| Acs Of The Northland | 69 | 11% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 64 | 10% |
| United Utilities | 56 | 9% |
| Verizon Wireless | 32 | 5% |
| 39 other carriers | 219 | 33% |
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 907
- 1957-01-01 Area code 907 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 907
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 907
206 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 25 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 10 |
| Juneau, AK | 6 |
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 907 numbers
722 FCC complaints are on file for 559 numbers in 907, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 32 |
Alaska has one area code
907 is the only area code the table assigns to Alaska, so every geographic number there starts with it.
Next to 907 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 907 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 907 was first assigned in Alaska. 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 Alaska next to a 907 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 907
Where is area code 907?
NANPA assigns area code 907 to Alaska, United States.
In which state does area code 907 sit?
Alaska. 907 is one of 1 area code the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 907 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 907 are Anchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK and Juneau, AK. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 907?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 907, General Communication holds the most prefixes, 147 prefixes or 22%.
Which time zone does 907 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 907 as Alaska (AK).
What year did 907 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1957-01-01, so 907 has been in use since 1957.
Does area code 907 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 907.
Which area codes are nearest to 907?
The area codes closest to 907, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 206 (about 1,532 miles), 425 (about 1,535 miles), 253 (about 1,550 miles), 360 (about 1,561 miles) and 564 (about 1,562 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 907 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 657 prefixes in service in 907, spread over 253 rate centers and 45 holders.
Are there complaints about 907 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 722 complaints for 559 numbers in 907. 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.