240 Area Code

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What is Current 240 Area Code Location?

The 240 area code is located in the western part of Maryland, USA. It comprises a part of the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area along with western Maryland. It covers counties such as Montgomery, Washington, and Charles, among 8 others. These counties include several major cities like Germantown, Silver Spring, Frederick, Waldorf, Bethesda, Bowie, and Rockville.

The table illustrates the top locations (cities and communities) served by Area Code 240 in Maryland state.

City/Town County TimeZone
Aspen Hill, MD Montgomery Eastern
Maryland City, MD Anne Arundel Eastern
Suitland, MD Prince George's Eastern
Hagerstown, MD Washington Eastern
Rockville, MD Montgomery Eastern
Indian Head, MD Charles Eastern
Bowie, MD Prince George's Eastern
Mount Airy, MD Carroll Eastern
Scaggsville, MD Howard Eastern
Patuxent River, MD St Mary's Eastern
Calverton, MD Montgomery Eastern
Temple Hills, MD Prince George's Eastern
Charlotte Hall, MD St Mary's Eastern
Silver Spring, MD Montgomery Eastern
Clinton, MD Prince George's Eastern
Capitol Heights, MD Prince George's Eastern
District Height, MD Prince George's Eastern
Bethesda, MD Montgomery Eastern
Chillum, MD Prince George's Eastern
Cumberland, MD Allegany Eastern
Germantown, MD Montgomery Eastern
Frederick, MD Frederick Eastern
Waldorf, MD Charles Eastern
Mount Rainier, MD Pierce Count Eastern
Mount Savage, MD Allegany Eastern
Glenn Dale, MD Prince George’s Eastern
Mc Henry, MD Garrett Eastern
Port Tobacco, MD Charles Eastern
Valley Lee, MD St. Mary’s Eastern
White Plains, MD Charles Eastern
Glen Echo, MD Montgomery Eastern
Lexington Park, MD St. Marys Eastern
North Beach, MD Calvert Eastern
Takoma Park, MD Montgomery Eastern
Smithsburg, MD Washington Eastern
Glassmanor, MD Prince George's Eastern
Friendsville, MD Garrett Eastern
Frostburg, MD Allegany Eastern
Hillcrest Heights, MD Prince George's Eastern
La Plata, MD Charles Eastern
Oxon Hill, MD Prince George's Eastern
Upper Marlboro, MD Prince George's Eastern
Walkersville, MD Frederick Eastern
Leonardtown, MD St. Mary's Eastern
Hyattsville, MD Prince George's Eastern
Cloverly, MD Montgomery Eastern
Seabrook, MD Prince George's Eastern
Gaithersburg, MD Montgomery Eastern
College Park, MD Prince George's Eastern
Ballenger Creek, MD Frederick Eastern
Middletown, MD Frederick Eastern
Clarksburg, MD Montgomery Eastern
Fort Washington, MD Prince George's Eastern
Flintstone, MD Allegany Eastern
Beltsville, MD Prince George's Eastern
Brunswick, MD Frederick Eastern
Bel Alton, MD Charles Eastern
Sandy Springs, MD Montgomery Eastern
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How to buy an 240 area code phone number?

To buy a 240 Area Code number, sign up with KrispCall; go to Settings> My Number > Add New Number > Select USA > Advanced Filter > Enter 240 and match to the first part of the number > Click Search. Then choose your 240 number, make payment & start making & receiving calls and texts after the number activation.

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240 Area Code History – Where is 240 Area Code Coming From?

240 area code is a telephone number prefix assigned by the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) which was implemented on June 1, 1997 for western part of Maryland State of the US. It was established as an overlay to 301 original area code to increase the NPA geographical extent. In 2023, area code 240 was overlaid by new area code 226 to provide an extra central office prefix for new telephone numbers.

Why Choose 240 Area Code Number for Business?

From establishing a local business presence in Germantown and across western Maryland to relishing the power of enhanced communication features – get everything with 240 Maryland Area Code numbers for your business communications.

Establish a local presence across western Maryland:
Establish your business presence in Rockville, Waldorf, Silver Spring, and nearby areas with 240 Area Code business VoIP numbers. Regardless of your business stature and location, become a part of the locals and capitalize on local markets.
Elevate your acceptance rate and boost sales:
Win over residents and their trust with 240 Maryland Area Code local and vanity numbers. Simplify your agents' tasks and elevate their conversion rates. Ensure greater local acceptance, boosting your sales and business revenue.
No special equipment is required:
Downloading the KrispCall app is all it takes. Use 240 Area Code phone numbers on your existing digital devices—laptop, PC, tablet, or anything else. Don’t worry about new hardware installations. Get going with whatever you have.
Powerful standard PBX system features:
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Access Powerful VoIP Features with your 240 Area Code Business Phone Number

Enhance business communication among your team members and customers by investing in 240 business phone numbers. Regardless of the stature of your business, take advantage of Area Code 240 phone numbers.

Areas of Application for Area Code 240 Phone Number

Practical ways businesses use 240 Area Code Numbers.

Businesses can incorporate 240 Area Code numbers to localize their business in Baltimore, Hagerstown, Frederick, White Plains, Port Tobacco, Valley Lee, and surrounding areas while streamlining communication for enhanced business productivity and an unparalleled customer experience.

Employees’ second phone number

734 area code for business phone systems

Businesses can assign 240 area code numbers to their employees as their dedicated second phone number. It helps them track employees’ communication activities and whereabouts while helping employees manage their private communications.

For business phone systems

734 area code for business phone systems

Use Area Code 240 numbers for your business phone systems in Germantown, Bowie, Waldorf, and Silver Spring. Facilitate your customers with a local call to reach you cheaply and vice versa. More importantly, grow your business as a local to impact a greater audience.

Cloud Call Center

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Low-cost calling rates with local Area Code 240 phone numbers in Maryland. A cloud call center software can use these numbers to save a fortune in business communications, especially in the long run.

Marketing and Sales

For proper marketing and sales

Create and deploy multiple vanity phone numbers using the 240 Area Code and track your marketing and sales campaigns. Invest in the ones that perform and revoke the ones that are not. A practical way to market and sell your products and services.

Other areas of application

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Use 240 Area Code phone numbers anywhere you need to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, or MMS. From personal use (social media to location tracking) to SMB sectors to large enterprises.

How to get a 240 Area Code Phone Number Online?

Buying 240 Area Code Phone Numbers takes only a few minutes with KrispCall. You can follow the steps to obtain an Area Code 240 phone number in minutes. All you need are valid payment details.

Create a KrispCall account and log in to your dashboard.
Select the USA from the country list and enter 240 in the advanced filter & search.
Pick a number from the list and purchase the number.
Make payment after you've selected the number.
Submit your documents for verification if required.
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Port Your 240 Area Code Number to KrispCall Cloud Telephony

You can also effortlessly port your existing 240 area code numbers to KrispCall. KrispCall provides you with a different number to keep your communication active during your porting process. The number will appear as your existing number for your outbound calls and all your inbound calls will be redirected to it. Go on with your business without altering your business communication.

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District of Columbia 202 / 771

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is 240 area code?

Area code 240 is the telephone area code introduced by NANP (North American Numbering Plan) to serve the western regions of Maryland state of the USA. It comprises a part of Maryland like the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area, a part of southern Maryland, along with western Maryland. It overlays an original area code 301 that occupies the same geographical territory as Maryland state.

Country USA
State Maryland
Major Cities Frederick, Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Telephone Number Format +1 (240) XXX-XXXX
Zip Code 20602-21795

What is the time zone of the 240 area code?

The time zone of the 240 area code is Eastern Time Zone and follows Eastern Standard Time & Eastern Daylight Saving Time.

Who calls from the 240 area code?

Anyone with a 240 Maryland Area Code local phone number can make outbound calls. It can be a legitimate business call or even a scam call. Always check their online presence and do some background checks (code lookup, caller id, & reverse phone lookup) on the caller using their provided information on the call.

What is the zip code for the 240 area code?

The zip code for the 240 area code range from 20602 – 21795. Waldorf (Charles County) has the lowest code, 20602, and Williamsport (Washington County) has the highest code, 21795 as zip codes.

What is the 240 area code text message?

The 240 area code text message is a message that has been sent or received from a telephone number registered within the 240 area code. These messages come from legit business services or sometimes scammers use them for fraudulent activities. Avoid clicking on unknown links or sharing sensitive information without verifying the authenticity of the area code 240 text messages.