Washington D.C. · Area code
Area Code 202Washington D.C.
Area code 202 is in Washington D.C., United States. Its time zone is Eastern Time.
Area code 202 at a glance
- Area code
- 202
- Main place
- Washington D.C.
- State
- Washington D.C.
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Country calling code
- +1
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (America/New_York)
- Dial from abroad
- +1 202 XXX XXXX
- Dial inside the US and Canada
- 1 202 XXX XXXX
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Area code 202: frequently asked questions
Where is area code 202?
Area code 202 is in Washington D.C., United States.
What time zone is area code 202 in?
Area code 202 is on Eastern Time. A number with this area code can belong to someone living anywhere, so the time zone tells you where the number was issued rather than where the person is.
Which country is area code 202 in?
Area code 202 belongs to the United States, part of the North American Numbering Plan. Country code +1 is shared by the United States, Canada and many Caribbean and Pacific countries; the area code decides which one a number is in.
How do I call a 202 number from another country?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 1, then 202, then the seven-digit number: +1 202 followed by the number. Inside the United States and Canada, dial 1 and the ten digits.
Can I tell who is calling from an area code?
No. The area code only shows where a number was first issued. People keep their numbers when they move, mobile numbers work anywhere, and callers can disguise the number they call from. To see what the numbering plan says about a specific number, use the free phone number lookup.
What other area codes are in Washington D.C.?
The other area code in Washington D.C. is 771.