Area code 227
227 is Germantown, Waldorf, Silver Spring, Maryland.
Area code 227 at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- Main cities
- Germantown, Waldorf, Silver Spring, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Hagerstown
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- In service since
- 2023
240 covers the exact same area as 227 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Dial 1, then 227, then the 7-digit number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 227?
Area code 227 covers Germantown, Waldorf, Silver Spring in Maryland.
What time is it in area code 227?
Area code 227 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 240 the same area as 227?
Yes. 240 is an overlay of 227 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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