Area code 202
District of Columbia · Washington, D.C.
- Area code
- 202
- Country
- United States
- Region
- District of Columbia
- Major cities
- Washington, D.C.
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Note
- Washington, D.C. area code.
This is a domestic area code inside United States. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 202?
Area code 202 serves District of Columbia in United States, including Washington, D.C..
What region does area code 202 cover?
Area code 202 covers District of Columbia. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a United States number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 202 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 202 in?
Area code 202 is in the IANA time zone America/New_York.
Is area code 202 the international calling code?
No. 202 is a domestic area code inside United States, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 202 and the local number.