202 Area Code
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
Area code 202 is located in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. It covers Washington, Georgetown, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 202?
Area code 202 is located in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. It covers Washington, Georgetown, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 202
Area code 202 primarily serves the Washington, D.C. area of District of Columbia. The exact coverage includes Washington, Georgetown, and Capitol Hill, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 202 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 202 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 202
Area code 202 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.