227 Area Code

Area Code 227
State Maryland
Country United State
Code Type General Purpose Code
In Service Yes
Timezone Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Overlay Complex 227/240/301
Assignment Date 17-JAN-01
In Service Date 14-JUN-23
Area Code 227

What is the 227 Area Code?

Area code 227 is located in Maryland, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 227 area code was first assigned in 17-JAN-01 and has been in service since 14-JUN-23.

The 227 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 227/240/301. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Cities in Area Code 227

Area codes of Maryland
Area codes of Maryland

Further Details on the 227 Area Code

Where is the 227 Area Code Located?

Area code 227 serves the entire state of Maryland in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 227 in?

Area code 227 is located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 227 assigned and put into service?

Area code 227 was officially assigned on 17-JAN-01, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 14-JUN-23, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 227 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 227?

For local calls within area code 227, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 227, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map