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Area code 202

Area code 202 covers Washington, District of Columbia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: District of Columbia Major City: Washington Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 202/771
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 202?

Area code 202 is assigned to Washington and the surrounding region in District of Columbia. Calls to numbers that start with 202 are routed to this area.

Area code 202 shares its territory with 771. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

District of Columbia

Line types

  • Mobile 27.74%
  • Landline 72.26%
02 / MAP

Area code 202 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Washington

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeWashington, DC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Washington

WITHIN THE US202 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 202 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 202 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 202 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 202 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 202 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 202 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 202

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
58%
Metro by T-Mobile
7%
Verizon Business
6%
Sinch
6%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Others
18%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
40%
T-Mobile USA
25%
AT&T Mobility
24%
USA Mobility
8%
Sinch
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 202

786 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(202) 200 Landline Washington Zone 1 Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(202) 201 Landline Washington Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC.
(202) 202 Mobile Washington Zone 1 SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(202) 203 Landline Washington Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC.
(202) 204 Landline Washington Zone 1 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(202) 205 Landline Washington Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC.
(202) 206 Mobile Washington Zone 1 USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(202) 207 Landline Washington Zone 1 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(202) 208 Landline Washington Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC.
(202) 209 Mobile Washington Zone 1 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 202

Where is area code 202 used?
Area code 202 serves Washington and the surrounding area in District of Columbia, including District of Columbia.
What city is area code 202 from?
The main city of area code 202 is Washington, DC.
What time zone is area code 202 in?
Area code 202 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 202 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 771. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 202 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 202 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 202 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 202 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 202 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 202?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 202 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 72.26% of the number blocks are landline, 27.74% mobile.
How do I save a 202 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 202 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 202?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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