Area Code 202
Area code 202 covers Washington in District of Columbia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 202 quick facts
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 771 |
| Nearby codes | 771, 227, 240, 301, 571, 703 |
| Carrier coverage | 785 prefixes; 44% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 3,461 complaints across 664 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 202 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 202 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 202 numbers:
- (202) 326-2222 — 34 complaints
- (202) 900-1726 — 34 complaints
- (202) 813-1600 — 26 complaints
- (202) 860-2613 — 24 complaints
- (202) 325-8000 — 23 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 202
Washington
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Carriers in area code 202
Area code 202 spans 785 prefixes, about 44% wireless. Top carriers: VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC., OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC, BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - DC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 202 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 202?
Area code 202 covers Washington in District of Columbia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 202?
Area code 202 serves Washington in District of Columbia.
What time zone is area code 202 in?
Area code 202 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 202 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 202 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 202 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 202 a scam?
A 202 number is geographically tied to District of Columbia, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 202 a country code?
No. 202 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 202 number written for international dialing looks like +1 202 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.