Area Code 227 — Maryland

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 227 is located in Maryland and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Frederick .

Area Code Details

Area Code: 227
State / Province: Maryland (MD)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: June 14, 2023
Assigned: January 17, 2001
Population Served: ~204,687 est.
Overlay Complex: 227/240/301

Cities Served

Largest City Frederick

Frederick Waldorf Gaithersburg Washington Zone 2 Washington Zone 11 Washington Zone 15 (Baltimore LATA) Washington Zone 10 Ashton

History & Relationships

Split from

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

8 rate centers identified within area code 227

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Other Area Codes in Maryland

Nearby Area Codes

Washington Zone 1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 227

What state is area code 227?

Area code 227 is located in Maryland, United States.

Where is area code 227 from?

Area code 227 originates from Maryland. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 227?

Area code 227 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 227?

Area code 227 serves cities including Frederick, Waldorf, Gaithersburg, Washington Zone 2, Washington Zone 11, Washington Zone 15 (Baltimore LATA), Washington Zone 10, Ashton.

Is a call from area code 227 a scam?

Area code 227 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Maryland. Like any area code, individual numbers using 227 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.