227

Silver Spring, Maryland

Maryland · Eastern (UTC-5) · — · 11 cities

State
Maryland
Major City
Silver Spring
Time Zone
Eastern (UTC-5)
Current Local Time
—
Cities Served
11

Cities Served by Area Code 227 (11 cities)

Bethesda+2 codesBowie+2 codesCollege Park+2 codesCumberland+2 codesFrederick+2 codesGaithersburg+2 codesGermantown+2 codesHagerstown+2 codesLaurel+2 codesRockville+2 codesSilver Spring+2 codes
Additional Details
Established
2023
Type
Overlay
Active Prefixes
133
Wireless Lines
29%

About Area Code 227

Area code 227 was introduced in 2023 as an overlay code, sharing the same geographic region as an existing area code to meet growing demand for phone numbers in the Silver Spring area. The area is in the Eastern time zone. It covers 11 cities and communities including Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Cumberland, Frederick and 6 more.

Phone Number Prefixes in Area Code 227

133 active NXX prefixes — 29% wireless, 71% landline. Each prefix (NXX) represents up to 10,000 phone numbers.

Onvoy 31 (23%)AT&T Mobility 29 (22%)Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations 23 (17%)Multiple Ocn Listing 9 (7%)Commio 7 (5%)
PrefixCarrierTypeRate Center
227-200AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
227-201AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-202AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-203MCI/VerizonWirelessFrederick
227-204Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-205Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn4
227-206Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn5
227-207CommioLandlineBittinger
227-208CommioLandlineFlintstone
227-209CommioLandlineGrantsvl
227-210CommioLandlineMccoole
227-211Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-212CommioLandlineWesternpt
227-213Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineAshton236
227-214AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-215AT&T MobilityWirelessLaurel236
227-216AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-217AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-218Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsng236Z14
227-219MCI/VerizonWirelessAshton236
227-220AT&T MobilityWirelessWaldorf
227-221CommioLandlineSmithsburg
227-222Wide VoiceLandlineWsngtnzn16
227-223CommioLandlineFrederick
227-224AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
227-225AT&T MobilityWirelessLaurel236
227-226OnvoyLandlineFrederick
227-227OnvoyLandlineGaithersbg
227-228OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn2
227-229OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn4
227-230OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn5
227-231OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn6
227-232OnvoyLandlineLaurel236
227-233AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
227-234OnvoyLandlineLeonardtn
227-235Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineHughesvl
227-236AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-237AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-238Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsng236Z14
227-239Callworks CorporationLandlineHagerstown
227-240Bandwidth.comLandlineWsngtnzn11
227-241AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-242OnvoyLandlineMiddletown
227-243OnvoyLandlineAshton236
227-244Hd CarrierLandlineRidge
227-245OnvoyLandlineGaithersbg
227-246Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn5
227-247OnvoyLandlineThurmont
227-248OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn2
227-249Bandwidth.comLandlineWshngtnzn4
227-250OnvoyLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-251AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-252AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-253OnvoyLandlineFrederick
227-254Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-255Bandwidth.comLandlineWshngtnzn5
227-256OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn2
227-257OnvoyLandlineWsng236Z14
227-258AT&T MobilityWirelessGaithersbg
227-259AT&T MobilityWirelessLaurel236
227-260OnvoyLandlineWsng238Z15
227-261AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
227-262AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-263Bandwidth.comLandlineWaldorf
227-264Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-265OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn3
227-266AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
227-267AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-268OnvoyLandlineLaurel236
227-269OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn5
227-270AT&TLandlineMount Airy
227-271AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-272OnvoyLandlineOakland
227-273Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-274OnvoyLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-275Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn4
227-276OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn3
227-277Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineGaithersbg
227-278Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWaldorf
227-279AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-280AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-281Verizon WirelessWirelessFrederick
227-282Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineAshton236
227-283AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-284Verizon WirelessWirelessLaurel236
227-285AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-286AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
227-287AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
227-288OnvoyLandlineHagerstown
227-289Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWaldorf
227-290Verizon WirelessWirelessLaurel236
227-291Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineFriendsvl
227-292Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineAshton236
227-293MCI/VerizonWirelessCumberland
227-294OnvoyLandlineWsng236Z13
227-295WavenationLandlineHagerstown
227-296OnvoyLandlineWsngtnzn12
227-297Verizon WirelessWirelessLaurel236
227-300Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineAshton236
227-303Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-304Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-305Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-311Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-315Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineAshton236
227-333OnvoyLandlineWsngtnzn16
227-334AT&TLandlineKeedysvl
227-338Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
227-368Wide VoiceLandlineMechancsvl
227-411Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-444OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn2
227-511Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-529OnvoyLandlineGaithersbg
227-555Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineDir Asst
227-611Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-666OnvoyLandlineFrederick
227-700Landline
227-711Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-722SpectrumLandlineWaldorf
227-727SpectrumLandlineWshngtnzn6
227-770SpectrumLandlineWsngtnzn11
227-772SpectrumLandlineWshngtnzn4
227-777Wide VoiceLandlineAshton238
227-800SpectrumLandlineFrederick
227-811Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-888Wide VoiceLandlineWsng238Z15
227-911Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
227-950Landline
227-958Landline
227-959Landline
227-976Landline
227-997Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn2
227-998Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn2
227-999Wide VoiceLandlineWsngtnzn10

All 6 area codes in Maryland

227240301410443667

About Area Code 227

Area code 227 showed up in 2023, sliding in as an overlay for existing codes in Maryland. That's how we handle the crush for phone numbers around here. Picture Silver Spring, with its everyday hustle of commuters zipping to D.C. and families settling in, suddenly needing more lines for all the chats about local events or business deals. This code covers a spread of spots from the leafy suburbs of Bethesda to the historic vibes of Frederick, where old battlefields mix with modern life. It's got 11 cities under its belt, including places like Gaithersburg with its tech parks and Hagerstown, where folks enjoy a quieter pace near the mountains. Back in 2023, Maryland's growth meant we ran out of numbers fast, so 227 stepped up to keep things flowing. You'll find it overlaying the old codes, meaning if you're in College Park cheering on the Terps or exploring Bowie's parks, you might snag a 227 number without changing your area. It's all about making room for more connections in a state that's always evolving, from the urban edge of Germantown to the rural edges of Cumberland. Folks here appreciate the convenience— no more waiting for a new code to roll out elsewhere.

⚠ Scam & Spam Alert for 227

If you're dealing with calls from 227, watch out for the usual tricks that hit Maryland hard. IRS scams top the list, with folks pretending to be agents demanding payment over the phone— that's a red flag since they don't work that way. Then there's auto warranty spam, where robocalls push fake extended plans for your car. Medicare fraud sneaks in too, targeting older residents in areas like Silver Spring with offers that sound too good to pass up. These scams can eat up your time and money if you're not careful. Here's a solid tip: Always check the caller's info by looking up the official contact yourself, instead of using any number they give you. It'll help you spot the fakes without much hassle.

Local Snapshot

Silver Spring and its Maryland neighbors pack in about 81,000 people just in the city, with the whole state topping 6 million and growing. Tech and government jobs drive the economy here, from biotech labs in Bethesda to defense contractors buzzing around D.C. This area's a hotspot for fresh seafood straight from the Chesapeake Bay, a staple that locals can't get enough of. And here's something that might surprise you— Maryland gave us the first hot air balloon flight in the U.S., way back in the 1700s, kicking off a whole era of adventure right in our backyard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 227?
Area code 227 serves Silver Spring and surrounding communities in Maryland, including Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Cumberland, Frederick and 6 more. It is in the Eastern time zone.
What cities are in area code 227?
Area code 227 covers 11 cities in Maryland: Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Cumberland, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Hagerstown, Laurel, Rockville, and 1 more
What time zone is 227?
Area code 227 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
When was area code 227 created?
Area code 227 was established in 2023 as an overlay to provide additional numbers for the region.
Is 227 a legitimate area code?
Yes, 227 is a valid, active area code assigned to Silver Spring, Maryland. However, scammers can spoof any area code, so receiving a call from 227 doesn't guarantee the caller is actually in this area.

Why was the 227 area code introduced in Maryland in 2023?

The 227 area code was added as an overlay to handle the increasing need for phone numbers in Maryland's growing suburbs near Washington D.C. It serves cities like Bethesda and Frederick, which have seen population rises due to job opportunities. This overlay allows for more assignments without disrupting existing numbers.

What educational institutions are found in the cities served by the 227 area code?

The University of Maryland in College Park is a key institution in the 227 area, offering programs in various fields and contributing to local research. Other schools in places like Gaithersburg provide community education options. These institutions play a role in the region's focus on learning and innovation.

How does the 227 area code connect to historical events in Frederick?

Frederick, covered by the 227 area code, is home to sites like the Monocacy National Battlefield from the Civil War, linking the code to the area's rich past. Residents can explore these historical spots while using the new code for modern communication. The code's introduction in 2023 helps preserve access to these cultural assets amid growth.

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