Area Code 240

Germantown, Maryland · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
240
City
Germantown, MD
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1997

Where Is Area Code 240?

Frederick, Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville — western Maryland suburbs of DC

Overlay for 301. Maryland suburbs close to Washington, D.C.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
FrederickGermantownSilver SpringRockville

Time Zone for Area Code 240

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 240?

Area code 240 is located in Germantown, Maryland (United States). It covers Frederick, Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville — western Maryland suburbs of DC.

What time zone is area code 240 in?

Area code 240 (Germantown, Maryland) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 240 a scam?

Area code 240 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Germantown, Maryland. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (240), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 240 right now?

Area code 240 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/washington-dc/ for the exact current time in Germantown.

When was area code 240 introduced?

Area code 240 was introduced in 1997. Overlay for 301. Maryland suburbs close to Washington, D.C.

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