Area codesMaryland443

USA Area code 443 - Baltimore, MD

Area code 443 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area codes for east Maryland in Maryland. It was activated in 1991 and today covers roughly 569,997 residents across 1 cities and towns .

Reverse phone lookup

Who’s Texting & Calling? Enter a Number

See the owner’s name, carrier, location, and any scam reports in seconds. (May reveal social media profiles, online footprints, pics and more.)

+1

100% confidential lookup - the person you search will not know.

Local time in 443 ?
-
Population served ?
0.6M
Overlay code ?
410, 667
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1991

Who called me from area code 443?

A call from area code 443 most likely originates from Baltimore or elsewhere in Maryland - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 443 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 443 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 443 residents see it.
Report a scam call from 443 Help other 443-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.

Should I answer a call from a 443 number? Take the 30-second quiz - 5 questions, verdict + advice

Runs entirely in your browser - nothing is sent or stored.

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 443?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 443 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Baltimore, the largest city served by area code 443. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

Interactive map. Click a pin for city details. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Area codes near 443 (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.

443 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 443 over the last 12 months.

132 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 58% more robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 23 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 443 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 17 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 11 reports Sep November 2025: 5 reports Nov December 2025: 20 reports Dec January 2026: 14 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 10 reports Feb March 2026: 5 reports Mar April 2026: 13 reports Apr May 2026: 9 reports May June 2026: 13 reports Jun July 2026: 13 reports Jul August 2026: 2 reports Aug

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

How 443 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 132 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 443 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
58 reports · 44%
2
Prerecorded Voice
57 reports · 43%
3
Text Message
17 reports · 13%

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 443

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 3 reports last reported Dec 16, 2025
Live Voice, Text Message 2 reports last reported Aug 4, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Dec 10, 2025
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Aug 19, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Aug 15, 2025
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 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 25, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 25, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 22, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 16, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 13, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 11, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 26, 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 443 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 443 numbers around Baltimore, Maryland? You can't legitimately block every 443 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 443 area code

state of Maryland. The numbering plan area (NPA) was created with area code 410 in an area code split of area code 301 in 1991, and includes the Baltimore metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore. The three area codes are overlay codes for the numbering plan area, with 443 and 667 added in 1997 and 2012, respectively.

443 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 443?

Area code 443 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area codes for east Maryland in Maryland, primarily including Baltimore and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1991.

Where does area code 443 cover?

Area code 443 covers the Baltimore, Maryland area.

Is 443 a real area code or a scam?

443 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 443 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 443 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 443?

443 shares coverage with overlay codes 410, 667. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

Sources

Look up a 443 number now

Or explore reverse-phone lookup for any US number.