240

Germantown, Maryland

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

Major City
Germantown
Time Zone
Eastern (UTC-5)
Current Local Time
Cities Served
11
Additional Details
Established
1997
Type
Overlay
Active Prefixes
800
Wireless Lines
28%

About Area Code 240

Area code 240 was introduced in 1997 as an overlay code, sharing the same geographic region as an existing area code to meet growing demand for phone numbers in the Germantown 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 240

800 active NXX prefixes — 28% wireless, 72% landline. Each prefix (NXX) represents up to 10,000 phone numbers.

Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations 117 (15%)Verizon Wireless 85 (11%)AT&T Mobility 69 (9%)Paetec Itel 63 (8%)Lumen/Level 3 62 (8%)
PrefixCarrierTypeRate Center
240-200Bandwidth.comLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-201Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineRidge
240-202OnvoyLandlineHighfield
240-203Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineHagerstown
240-204Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-205AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
240-206MCI/VerizonWirelessWsng236Z14
240-207Paetec ItelLandlineDamascs236
240-208Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineLa Plata
240-209Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineIndianhead
240-210AT&T MobilityWirelessWaldorf
240-211Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
240-212Core CommunicationsLandlineOakland
240-213Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWaldorf
240-214Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineMechancsvl
240-215Lumen/Level 3LandlineFrederick
240-216Metro by T-MobileWirelessWaldorf
240-217Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineHagerstown
240-218Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineNanjemoy
240-219Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineRidge
240-220Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlinePoolesvl
240-221Verizon MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn11
240-222Paetec ItelLandlineWaldorf
240-223MCI/VerizonWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-224Verizon WirelessWirelessGaithersbg
240-225Core CommunicationsLandlineFrederick
240-226OnvoyLandlineOakland
240-227AT&T MobilityWirelessMyersville
240-228Verizon MarylandLandlineWsng236Z13
240-229Lumen/Level 3LandlineWaldorf
240-230Lumen/Level 3LandlineHughesvl
240-231Core CommunicationsLandlineHagerstown
240-232Lumen/Level 3LandlineWsng236Z14
240-233Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineTompkinsvl
240-234Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-235Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-236Verizon MarylandLandlineFrederick
240-237Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineLxtnpkgrml
240-238Paetec ItelLandlineWsngtnzn10
240-239Core CommunicationsLandlineLeonardtn
240-240FractelLandlineDamascs240
240-241Starpower CommunicationsLandlineWsng236Z13
240-242Starpower CommunicationsLandlineWsngtnzn11
240-243MCI/VerizonWirelessGaithersbg
240-244Starpower CommunicationsLandlineWsngtnzn16
240-245Starpower CommunicationsLandlineWsng236Z14
240-246Starpower CommunicationsLandlineGaithersbg
240-247MCI/VerizonWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-248Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineRidge
240-249Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineMechancsvl
240-250Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineBrandywine
240-251Core CommunicationsLandlineHighfield
240-252Lumen/Level 3LandlineGaithersbg
240-253Bandwidth.comLandlineWshngtnzn6
240-254Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineHughesvl
240-255Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlinePoolesvl
240-256Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineLeonardtn
240-257Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineNanjemoy
240-258Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineRidge
240-259SpectrumLandlineHughesvl
240-260MCI/VerizonWirelessWsng236Z14
240-261OnvoyLandlineGaithersbg
240-262ComcastLandlineLxtnpkgrml
240-263AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-264Verizon MarylandLandlineLaurel236
240-265Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-266Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWsng236Z14
240-267Verizon WirelessWirelessHagerstown
240-268MCI/VerizonWirelessWsngtnzn10
240-269Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn16
240-270Verizon WirelessWirelessWaldorf
240-271AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-272Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-273Lumen/Level 3LandlineWshngtnzn6
240-274AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-275Core CommunicationsLandlineGrantsvl
240-276Verizon MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn10
240-277Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-278Verizon WirelessWirelessLaurel236
240-279Core CommunicationsLandlineWaldorf
240-280ComcastLandlineLaurel236
240-281AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-282Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineMechancsvl
240-283Paetec ItelLandlineWsngtnzn11
240-284Lumen/Level 3LandlineFrostburg
240-285Verizon WirelessWirelessFrederick
240-286Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-287Core CommunicationsLandlineHancock
240-288ComcastLandlineThurmont
240-289Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn6
240-290MCI/VerizonWirelessWsngtnzn11
240-291AT&T MobilityWirelessHagerstown
240-292Verizon MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn11
240-293Starpower CommunicationsLandlineWsngtnzn12
240-294MCI/VerizonWirelessLaurel236
240-295Paetec ItelLandlineLaurel236
240-296Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn4
240-297Lumen/Level 3LandlineWsng236Z13
240-298Verizon WirelessWirelessLeonardtn
240-299Metro by T-MobileWirelessWaldorf
240-300Verizon WirelessWirelessWaldorf
240-301OnvoyLandlineClear Spg
240-302AT&T MobilityWirelessLaurel236
240-303Paetec ItelLandlineWsngtnzn16
240-304Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn5
240-305Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-306MCI/VerizonWirelessGaithersbg
240-307Bandwidth.comLandlineEmmitsburg
240-308AT&T MobilityWirelessDamascs236
240-309Verizon WirelessWirelessLeonardtn
240-310Uscoc Of CumberlandLandlineHagerstown
240-311Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
240-312Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn5
240-313Verizon MarylandLandlineHagerstown
240-314Verizon MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn10
240-315Verizon MarylandLandlineFrederick
240-316Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-317Starpower CommunicationsLandlineLxtnpkgrml
240-318Verizon MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn16
240-319Verizon WirelessWirelessLaurel238
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240-321Uscoc Of CumberlandLandlineOakland
240-322Core CommunicationsLandlineMccoole
240-323Core CommunicationsLandlineEmmitsburg
240-324Ymax CommunicationsLandlineAshton238
240-325Core CommunicationsLandlineDamascs236
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240-327Core CommunicationsLandlineGaithersbg
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240-329Lumen/Level 3LandlineHagerstown
240-330Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-331Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-332Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineTompkinsvl
240-333Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-334Lumen/Level 3LandlineWsng236Z14
240-335Paetec ItelLandlineWsng236Z14
240-336Core CommunicationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-337OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn5
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240-339Paetec ItelLandlineWsng236Z15
240-340Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-341MCI/VerizonWirelessBuckeystn
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240-344AT&T MobilityWirelessFrederick
240-345Lumen/Level 3LandlineAshton238
240-346Metro by T-MobileWirelessWaldorf
240-347Bandwidth.comLandlineHagerstown
240-348Lumen/Level 3LandlineWsngtnzn16
240-349OnvoyLandlineLa Plata
240-350Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-351Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-352Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineLa Plata
240-353Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-354Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-355Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-356Lumen/Level 3LandlineMyersville
240-357Verizon WirelessWirelessFrederick
240-358Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineDamascs236
240-359Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineIndianhead
240-360Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineLaurel236
240-361Paetec ItelLandlineGaithersbg
240-362Verizon MarylandLandlineCumberland
240-363OnvoyLandlineWsngtnzn11
240-364Paetec ItelLandlineGaithersbg
240-365Baltimore-Washington Telephone (Bwt)LandlineDamascs236
240-366Bandwidth.comLandlineWilliamspt
240-367Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineFrederick
240-368Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWaldorf
240-369Core CommunicationsLandlineMount Airy
240-370Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-371Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn12
240-372Metro by T-MobileWirelessGaithersbg
240-373Verizon MarylandLandlineWsng236Z13
240-374Lumen/Level 3LandlineLaurel236
240-375Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn5
240-376Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineHughesvl
240-377Lumen/Level 3LandlineIndianhead
240-378Core CommunicationsLandlineCumberland
240-379Verizon MarylandLandlineFrederick
240-380Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-381AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-382Teleport Communications AmericaLandlineHagerstown
240-383AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn2
240-384Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineLxtnpkgrml
240-385Verizon MarylandLandlineMyersville
240-386Verizon MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn10
240-387Paetec ItelLandlineWsng236Z13
240-388Metro by T-MobileWirelessGaithersbg
240-389Paetec ItelLandlineAshton236
240-390Paetec ItelLandlineAshton236
240-391OnvoyLandlineWsng236Z13
240-392Starpower CommunicationsLandlineWshngtnzn5
240-393Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-394AT&T MobilityWirelessMount Airy
240-395Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-396Lumen/Level 3LandlineWshngtnzn2
240-397Verizon WirelessWirelessFrederick
240-398Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-399MCI/VerizonWirelessWsngtnzn10
240-400Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-401AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
240-402MCI/VerizonWirelessWsng236Z13
240-403Paetec ItelLandlineWsngtnzn10
240-404MCI/VerizonWirelessGaithersbg
240-405Paetec ItelLandlineFrederick
240-406AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
240-407Lumen/Level 3LandlineWsngtnzn16
240-408AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
240-409AT&T MobilityWirelessFrederick
240-410Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineCumberland
240-411Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
240-412Metro by T-MobileWirelessWaldorf
240-413Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn4
240-414Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWshngtnzn6
240-415Ymax CommunicationsLandlineFrederick
240-416AT&T MobilityWirelessWaldorf
240-417Metro by T-MobileWirelessWshngtnzn5
240-418Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-419Verizon WirelessWirelessWaldorf
240-420Verizon MarylandLandlineHagerstown
240-421Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWsngtnzn10
240-422Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineFrederick
240-423Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-424Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
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240-426Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-427MCI/VerizonWirelessWaldorf
240-428Bandwidth.comLandlineWsngtnzn10
240-429Verizon WirelessWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-430Paetec ItelLandlineWsngtnzn11
240-431Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineLxtnpkgrml
240-432Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-433Paetec ItelLandlineWsngtnzn12
240-434Lumen/Level 3LandlineLeonardtn
240-435Verizon WirelessWirelessWaldorf
240-436Lumen/Level 3LandlineBuckeystn
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240-438Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-439Verizon WirelessWirelessFrederick
240-440AT&T MobilityWirelessFrederick
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240-442Verizon MarylandLandlineOakland
240-443OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn6
240-444Verizon WirelessWirelessLaurel236
240-445OnvoyLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-446Verizon WirelessWirelessFrederick
240-447AT&T MobilityWirelessWsngtnzn10
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240-450Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-451OnvoyLandlineThurmont
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240-453Verizon MarylandLandlineWsngtnzn10
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240-455Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn5
240-456Verizon MarylandLandlineLaurel236
240-457Verizon WirelessWirelessFrederick
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240-460AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-461AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-462Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-463AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-464Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-465Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineWshngtnzn2
240-466AT&T MobilityWirelessMechancsvl
240-467ComcastLandlineWshngtnzn4
240-468Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-469Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineHagerstown
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240-471OnvoyLandlineWsngtnzn12
240-472AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn3
240-473Paetec ItelLandlineWsng236Z13
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240-476Omnipoint Communications Cap OperationsLandlineWshngtnzn3
240-477Paetec ItelLandlineGaithersbg
240-478AT&T MobilityWirelessWshngtnzn3
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240-487Paetec ItelLandlineWshngtnzn4
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240-502Bandwidth.comLandlineWshngtnzn3
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240-511Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
240-512Core CommunicationsLandlineWsng238Z13
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240-523MCI/VerizonWirelessLa Plata
240-524Peerless Network Of MarylandLandlineLaurel236
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All 6 area codes in Maryland

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About Area Code 240

Area code 240 popped up in 1997 to handle the growing demand for phone numbers in Maryland, especially around the DC suburbs. Picture this: back then, the old 301 code was swamped with calls from folks in places like Bethesda and Gaithersburg, so officials decided to layer on 240 as an overlay. That meant you could snag a 240 number right alongside a 301 one without redrawing the map. It's all about keeping up with the times in a state that's always buzzing with government work and daily commutes. This code blankets a bunch of spots from the leafy streets of Germantown to the historic vibes in Frederick and the college crowds in College Park. You'll find everything from tech pros in Bowie to families in Hagerstown, making 240 a real mix of urban energy and quiet corners. What sets it apart is how it ties into the Eastern Time Zone, where life's rhythm syncs with the nation's capital just a stone's throw away. Folks here deal with traffic jams on the way to D.C. jobs, but they also enjoy weekend hikes in the nearby hills. Over the years, 240 has become a staple for Marylanders, connecting neighbors in places like Cumberland for everything from school chats to business deals. It's not just digits on a phone; it's the lifeline for a community that's grown and changed, always adapting to new folks moving in and new tech rolling out.

⚠ Scam & Spam Alert for 240

If you're getting calls from 240 numbers, watch out for the usual tricks that hit Maryland residents. IRS scams top the list, with callers pretending to be agents demanding immediate payment for supposed back taxes—they'll even threaten jail time. Then there's the auto warranty racket, where smooth talkers say your car's coverage is about to lapse and pressure you to give card details on the spot. Don't forget Medicare fraud either; scammers pose as health officials offering free equipment or upgrades to snag personal info. These pests are crafty, but you can shut them down by hanging up and calling back on a verified number. A simple tip: always check the caller's legitimacy through official channels before you say a word. It keeps things straightforward and your info safe.

Local Snapshot

Germantown's got a population pushing 90,000, making it one of Maryland's busier spots with families and young pros filling the neighborhoods. The area's economy runs on tech and biotech firms, drawing in workers from places like Gaithersburg for jobs that keep innovation humming. Maryland is famous for its crab cakes and Chesapeake Bay vibes, but around here, people flock to spots like Seneca Creek State Park for a quick escape from the daily grind. Here's something that might surprise you: this region houses parts of the National Institutes of Health, where cutting research on diseases happens right in your backyard, blending science with everyday life in unexpected ways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 240?
Area code 240 serves Germantown 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 240?
Area code 240 covers 11 cities in Maryland: Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Cumberland, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Hagerstown, Laurel, Rockville, and 1 more
What time zone is 240?
Area code 240 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
When was area code 240 created?
Area code 240 was established in 1997 as an overlay to provide additional numbers for the region.
Is 240 a legitimate area code?
Yes, 240 is a valid, active area code assigned to Germantown, Maryland. However, scammers can spoof any area code, so receiving a call from 240 doesn't guarantee the caller is actually in this area.

What major historical sites are in the cities covered by area code 240?

Frederick in area code 240 features the Civil War-era National Museum of Civil War Medicine and the Barbara Fritchie House. Gaithersburg hosts the Gaithersburg City Hall and nearby Seneca Creek State Park, which includes historical trails. College Park is home to the University of Maryland, established in 1856, with its extensive archives on American history.

How does area code 240 relate to the growth of technology firms in Maryland?

Area code 240 overlays regions like Gaithersburg and Bethesda, where companies such as Lockheed Martin and the National Institutes of Health are located, contributing to tech and research sectors. This code was introduced in 1997 to handle increasing demand from expanding industries in these areas. Many startups in biotechnology and government contracting operate here, drawing from the proximity to Washington D.C.

What local events highlight the culture of areas in area code 240?

Bowie hosts the annual African American Festival, celebrating the community's heritage with music and food. Bethesda features the National Harbor fireworks and outdoor concerts, reflecting its community gatherings. Germantown's BlackRock Center for the Arts offers performances that showcase local artists and cultural diversity.