Every phone number in Alaska — from Anchorage to the smallest village reachable only by plane or boat — shares one area code: 907. Assigned on January 1, 1957, it's one of only about a dozen US states still running on a single code, with no split or overlay in over 65 years of continuous service.
This guide covers 907's cities and coverage, the extreme distances that make Alaska unlike any other code in this series, what's driving demand across oil, fishing, and tourism, the rare time-zone split hiding inside the state's own borders, and how to get a number of your own.
Coverage at a glance
907 covers the entire state of Alaska — all 30 boroughs and more than 200 communities, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Wasilla — anchored by Anchorage as the state's largest city.
Objectives behind Alaska's single-code strategy
Regulators have never needed to add a second Alaska area code, and the reasoning behind that comes down to a few connected factors:
Statewide reach, one code A single area code covering 665,000+ square miles keeps dialing simple across a state larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined.
Low population density Alaska's roughly 730,000 residents spread across that vast footprint use far fewer numbers per square mile than any comparably sized area code region.
Submarine cable infrastructure The first commercial submarine cable to Alaska, completed in 1956, made modern statewide telephone service possible in the first place — the same backbone still underlies the state's network today.
Long-term number supply NANPA projections show 907 isn't expected to need a split or overlay until well after 2049, among the longest runways of any area code in the country.
What's driving demand across Alaska
Alaska's economy blends resource extraction, food production, and a growing visitor industry:
Oil and gas Prudhoe Bay and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System have generated well over $200 billion in state revenue since the 1970s, anchoring a large base of industrial and logistics lines.
Fishing and seafood Salmon, halibut, and pollock processing and export keep coastal communities adding commercial lines season after season.
Tourism and military Cruise season, national parks, and aurora and midnight-sun tourism drive seasonal demand, while Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base anchor a steady federal and contractor workforce.
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The one state with two time zones under one area code
Alaska Time covers nearly all of 907's territory — but the far western Aleutian Islands, past 169°30′ W longitude, run on Hawaii-Aleutian Time, an hour behind the rest of the state. Because Alaska observes Daylight Saving Time and Hawaii doesn't, the gap between the two zones actually narrows in summer and widens in winter — a quirk unique to this single area code.
Time zone & how to dial a 907 number
Most of Alaska runs on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), while the westernmost Aleutian Islands run on Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HST). Ten-digit dialing has been mandatory statewide since October 24, 2021, in step with the nationwide rollout tied to the 988 crisis line: dial 1, then the area code, then the seven-digit number, for every call.
Key takeaways
- 907 is Alaska's only area code, covering the entire state since January 1, 1957.
- It has never been split or overlaid — one of roughly a dozen US states still on a single code.
- Anchors include Prudhoe Bay oil, the fishing industry, tourism, and military bases.
- It's the only area code spanning two US time zones: Alaska Time and Hawaii-Aleutian Time.
- Numbering isn't projected to run short until well after 2049.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 907 area code?
It's the single area code covering the entire state of Alaska, active since January 1, 1957.
Where is the 907 area code located?
All of Alaska — Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and every community statewide.
Is 907 a Florida area code?
No. It has never been assigned to Florida — this is strictly an Alaska code.
What state is the 907 area code in?
Alaska — the entire state, with no other area code sharing its territory.
What time zone is the 907 area code?
Mostly Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), except the far western Aleutian Islands, which run on Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HST).
Why does Alaska only have one area code?
Its population is small relative to its enormous land area, so a single code has always had far more numbers than the state could use — with supply projected to last past 2049.
How do I get a 907 area code number?
Sign up with a VoIP provider such as My Country Mobile, search for available numbers in the 907 code, choose an Alaska prefix, select a plan, and activate.
