Area codesMaryland301

USA Area code 301 - Baltimore, MD

Area code 301 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving North American telephone area codes in Western Maryland, U.S. in Maryland. It was activated in 1947 .

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Local time in 301 ?
-
Overlay code ?
240, 227
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 301?

A call from area code 301 most likely originates from Baltimore or elsewhere in Maryland - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 301 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 301 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 301 residents see it.
Report a scam call from 301 Help other 301-area residents - takes 20 seconds, no signup

Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 301?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 301 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Baltimore, the largest city served by area code 301. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 301 area code

Area code 301 serves the following 21 communities:

Allegany
Charles
Garrett
Montgomery
Prince George's
St. Mary's
Washington
Frederick County
Laurel
Marlboro
Mount Airy
Union Bridge
New Windsor
Howard County
Carroll County
Anne Arundel County
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Upper Marlboro
Bethesda
Landover

Area codes near 301 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Baltimore area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

301 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 301 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 301 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 16 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 14 reports Sep October 2025: 1 reports Oct November 2025: 9 reports Nov December 2025: 20 reports Dec January 2026: 11 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 19 reports Feb March 2026: 24 reports Mar April 2026: 31 reports Apr May 2026: 19 reports May June 2026: 21 reports Jun July 2026: 22 reports Jul August 2026: 7 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 301 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 214 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 301 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
81 reports · 38%
2
Live Voice
70 reports · 33%
3
Text Message
63 reports · 29%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 301

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Live Voice 2 reports last reported Jul 31, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Feb 18, 2026
Prerecorded Voice, Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 8, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jan 19, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Dec 5, 2025
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 8, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 301 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 301 numbers around Baltimore, Maryland? You can't legitimately block every 301 call without also missing legitimate ones from Baltimore, Maryland - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 301 area code

state of Maryland. metro area, portions of southern Maryland, along with rural western Maryland. This includes the communities of Cumberland, Frederick, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Germantown, Bethesda, Rockville, Landover, Silver Spring, and Waldorf.

301 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 301?

Area code 301 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves North American telephone area codes in Western Maryland, U.S. in Maryland, primarily including Baltimore and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 301 cover?

Area code 301 covers the Baltimore, Maryland area.

Is 301 a real area code or a scam?

301 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 301 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 301 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Baltimore. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 301?

301 shares coverage with overlay codes 240, 227. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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