Area Code 771

Area code 771 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 771 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since November 9, 2021. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 202, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 771 number.

Because 771 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 771?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 771 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 771 a scam?

FTC complaints involving 771 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 771 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 771 numbers:

• (771) 223-4450 — 30 complaints
• (771) 772-5413 — 21 complaints
• (771) 772-5436 — 16 complaints
• (771) 772-5264 — 15 complaints
• (771) 772-5263 — 15 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 771?

Area code 771 covers Washington in District of Columbia, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 771?

Area code 771 serves Washington in District of Columbia.

What time zone is area code 771 in?

Area code 771 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 771 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 771 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 771 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 771 a scam?

A 771 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 771 a country code?

No. 771 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 771 number written for international dialing looks like +1 771 followed by the 7-digit local number.