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Baltimore, MD Area Codes
Baltimore is served by 3 area codes (410, 443, 667). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 1, 2026
Area codes serving Baltimore
Baltimore sits in Maryland, part of the South region and the Eastern Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 3 codes that all cover the same ground: 410, 443, 667.
The original code is 410 (in service since 1991). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 410 | Baltimore metro and the rest of eastern Maryland, including the Eastern Shore | October 6, 1991 |
| 443 | Baltimore metro and the rest of eastern Maryland, including the Eastern Shore | June 1, 1997 |
| 667 | Baltimore metro and the rest of eastern Maryland, including the Eastern Shore | March 24, 2012 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Columbia
- Glen Burnie
- Towson
- Ellicott City
- Dundalk
- Annapolis
- Salisbury
- Westminster
- Bel Air
- Aberdeen
- Elkton
- Easton
- Ocean City
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Baltimore, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 410), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Baltimore
Because Baltimore is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Maryland, visit the Maryland area codes page.
Quick answers
Baltimore area code FAQ
What area codes does Baltimore use?
Baltimore, MD is served by 3 area codes: 410, 443, 667.
Which is the original Baltimore area code?
410 is the original code for Baltimore, in service since 1991; the others were added later for more numbers.
Do I need to dial the area code in Baltimore?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.