202 Area Code
District of Columbia, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 202 is in District of Columbia, USA, serving Washington, D.C., Georgetown and Shaw. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. 771 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 202 |
|---|---|
| Location | District of Columbia, USA |
| Major cities | Washington, D.C., Georgetown, Shaw |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 771 |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at each service providers discretion |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 202?
District of Columbia, USA — including Washington, D.C., Georgetown and Shaw.
What time zone is area code 202?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 202 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 202 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 202 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 202 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 202 … .
Is a call from 202 a scam?
Not by itself — 202 is an ordinary geographic area code in District of Columbia. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.