Bowie, Maryland
Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5) · MD · —
240
1997
Germantown
Maryland
Eastern
Overlay
301
⬡ 1947
Silver Spring
Maryland
Eastern
+1
227
2023
Silver Spring
Maryland
Eastern
Overlay
About Area Codes in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, Maryland is served by 3 area codes: 240, 301, 227. When multiple area codes serve the same geographic area, it typically indicates overlay codes have been added to accommodate growing demand for phone numbers. All local calls within Bowie require 10-digit dialing. The city is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Other cities in area code 240
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Bowie, Maryland?
Bowie, Maryland uses area codes 240 and 301 and 227.
What time zone is Bowie in?
Bowie is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Bowie?
Yes, all local calls in Bowie require 10-digit dialing because the area is served by multiple overlay area codes.
When was area code 240 created?
Area code 240 was established in 1997 as an overlay code, added to the same geographic region as an existing code to provide more phone numbers.
What cities share area code 240 with Bowie?
Other cities sharing area code 240 with Bowie include Bethesda, College Park, Cumberland, Frederick, Gaithersburg, among others.
Bowie, MD · Eastern Time Zone