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Maryland Area Codes

Directory of all 6 telephone area codes assigned to Maryland.

Total Codes
6
Active Prefixes

Maryland phone numbers are served by 6 area codes operating in the Eastern timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in Maryland are currently flagged as high-risk scams.

Area Codes
6
Timezone(s)
Eastern
Overlay Pairs
6
Scam Warnings
0

Most populated prefix: area code 410 (Maryland)

Major Cities Served by Maryland Area Codes

The most populous urban centers and census places covered by Maryland's area codes, ranked by population.

Baltimore569,997
Baltimore city
Frederick92,059
Frederick County
Gaithersburg71,113
Montgomery County
Rockville67,563
Montgomery County
Bowie58,383
Prince George's County
Hagerstown44,228
Washington County
Annapolis40,634
Anne Arundel County
College Park35,418
Prince George's County
Salisbury33,845
Wicomico County
Laurel30,254
Howard County
Greenbelt24,948
Prince George's County
Hyattsville21,158
Prince George's County

Maryland Area Code FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about Maryland telephone area codes.

How many area codes does Maryland have?

Maryland has 6 area codes: 227, 240, 301, 410, 443, 667.

What timezone do Maryland area codes use?

Maryland area codes operate in the Eastern timezone.

What is the most populated area code in Maryland?

Area code 410 is the most populous prefix in Maryland based on covered city population.

Which Maryland area codes share an overlay?

227 and 240, 227 and 301, 240 and 301, 410 and 443, 410 and 667, 443 and 667. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.

Are there scam area codes in Maryland?

Maryland has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.

About Maryland Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules

When placing calls within Maryland, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.