Area code 301
301 is Germantown, Waldorf, Silver Spring, Maryland.
Area code 301 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
- 1947
227 covers the exact same area as 301 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Dial 1, then 301, then the 7-digit number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 301?
Area code 301 covers Germantown, Waldorf, Silver Spring in Maryland.
What time is it in area code 301?
Area code 301 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 227 the same area as 301?
Yes. 227 is an overlay of 301 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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