202 Area Code — Washington, DC
Area code 202 serves Washington in District of Columbia. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 771, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- District of Columbia
- Primary city
- Washington
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 771
Cities Served by 202
The 202 area code covers 1 city in District of Columbia.
- Washington
About Area Code 202
Area code 202 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the District of Columbia region anchored on Washington.
202 now shares its territory with an overlay code (771). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 202 are portable: a person who moved away from Washington may still carry a 202 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 202 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in District of Columbia, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (771). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of District of Columbia.
Other District of Columbia Area Codes
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202 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 202?
Area code 202 is located in District of Columbia, primarily serving Washington. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 202 area code?
202 is a District of Columbia area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 771.
Is 202 a scam area code?
202 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to District of Columbia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 202 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 202 use?
Area code 202 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard District of Columbia time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 202 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 202 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 202 and 771?
202 and 771 cover the same District of Columbia geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.