202 area code
The 202 area code covers Washington, D.C.. Main cities include Washington.
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Main cities
- Washington
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Same area as
- 771
- In service since
- 1947
- Local calls
- 10 digits
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Where is the 202 area code?
Area code 202 covers Washington, D.C., including Washington. It went into service in 1947, as one of the original North American area codes. It shares the same area with 771, so new local numbers there can get any of these codes. Local calls need all 10 digits.
Got a call from a 202 number?
A 202 number was first given out in the Washington area. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where the caller is today, and spam callers can fake any number. If you don’t know the caller, let it go to voicemail or look up the full number before you call back.
202 area code FAQ
Where is the 202 area code?
202 covers Washington, D.C., including Washington.
What time zone is area code 202?
Area code 202 is on Eastern Time.
What other area codes cover the same area as 202?
771. They’re overlay codes for the same area, so a local number there can have any of them.
Can I get a free 202 business phone number?
Yes. Pick 202 when you set up your Scheduley number and it gets a local number for you, if one is available. The number is free, and an AI receptionist can answer it 24/7 and book appointments.