227 Area Code — Maryland
227 is a North American Numbering Plan area code for Maryland, the United States. It covers about 2,624,790 people in 135 towns and 235 ZIP codes, including Silver Spring, Hyattsville and Frederick.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Area code | 227 |
| Country | United States (+1) |
| State / province | Maryland |
| Type | Shares its towns with 240, 301 |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Population covered | 2,624,790 |
| Towns covered | 135 |
| ZIP codes | 235 |
| Approx. centre | 39.067, -77.265 |
Where area code 227 is used
Area code 227 is assigned to Maryland, the United States, inside the North American Numbering Plan. Numbers in the code are written (227) NXX-XXXX at home and +1 227 NXX-XXXX when dialled from outside Canada and the United States. Since the NANP moved to 10-digit dialling you must always include the area code, even for a local call.
Other area codes in this footprint: 240, 301. They serve towns in the same territory, so a single street can contain numbers from more than one code. That is normal in the NANP and does not change how you dial.
Towns and cities in area code 227
The 135 towns below are the largest in the 227 footprint, ranked by population. Every one of them links to its own page with the full list of area codes and ZIP codes for that town.
| Town | County | Population | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring | Montgomery County | 309,699 | 16 |
| Hyattsville | Prince George's County | 171,875 | 7 |
| Frederick | Frederick County | 154,625 | 6 |
| Rockville | Montgomery County | 145,330 | 8 |
| Gaithersburg | Montgomery County | 143,733 | 9 |
| Laurel | Prince George's County | 121,106 | 7 |
| Upper Marlboro | Prince George's County | 106,135 | 5 |
| Bowie | Prince George's County | 105,324 | 7 |
| Hagerstown | Washington County | 101,222 | 6 |
| Germantown | Montgomery County | 89,144 | 3 |
| Bethesda | Montgomery County | 88,973 | 11 |
| Waldorf | Charles County | 87,120 | 4 |
Counties covered
| County | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 75 |
| Prince George's County | 61 |
| Frederick County | 27 |
| Washington County | 19 |
| Charles County | 17 |
| St. Mary's County | 15 |
| Allegany County | 12 |
| Garrett County | 9 |
Other area codes serving the same towns
Nearby area codes
How to dial area code 227
- Within North America: 227 + 7-digit number (227-NXX-XXXX). The leading 1 is optional on a mobile phone and required on most landlines for long-distance.
- From abroad: your country's international prefix, then 1, then 227, then the 7-digit number — for example 00 1 227 NXX-XXXX from most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is 227?
227 is a North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Maryland, the United States. It covers about 2,624,790 people in 135 towns.
Is 227 a US or Canadian area code?
227 is a United States area code. Canada and the United States share the +1 country code, so both are part of the same numbering plan.
What time zone is area code 227 in?
Area code 227 is in the Eastern time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits?
Yes. Every NANP call now requires the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a local call.