Maryland telemarketing calling hours

Calling hours in Maryland

Maryland allows telephone solicitations every day 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, in the recipient's local time (Md. Code, Com. Law 14-4502(c)(1)). Applies to telephone solicitations, including autodialed and recorded calls. Also limits calls to 3 per person per 24 hours on the same subject.

The federal TCPA window of 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1)) still applies on top of the state rule. Where the two differ, the stricter one wins.

Time zones and area codes in Maryland

Maryland is on Eastern time, so the hours above are Eastern time.

Maryland has 6 area codes: 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667. Enter one in the checker above to see the hours for that number.

What else applies

Calling hours are one rule among several. Consent for autodialed and AI or prerecorded voice calls, the National Do Not Call Registry and debt collection rules apply to Maryland calls separately. Mobile numbers can move with their owner, so the area code is a best guess at location. This is not legal advice; check with counsel before you change a calling program.

To compare Maryland with other states, see TCPA calling hours by state. For how these rules apply to AI calls, read What is TCPA compliance for AI calls?