202 area code
Washington area, Eastern Time.Area code 202 covers Washington in Washington, DC, on Eastern Time. 771 covers the same area.
Right now in Washington
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 202 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 202 has 1. Each one's share is how many 202 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
- Washington100%
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 202 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 202 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 202Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
202 and 771
202 is one of the original area codes from 1947. 202 and 771 cover the same area, so new numbers can get either code and neighbors can have different area codes. 202 holds 92% of the area's exchanges; 771 holds the rest. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1947202 starts
- 2021771 overlay
Source: NANPA area code database
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202 area code FAQ
What area code is 202?
202 is a Washington, DC area code for Washington.
What time zone is the 202 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
Is 771 the same as 202?
Same area, different code. 202 and 771 cover the same area (an overlay), so new numbers can get any of them and local calls take all 10 digits.
What are the calling hours for 202 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 202 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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