All 2 Washington, D.C. Area Codes
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Why Metro Washington Has 2 Area Codes
When a region uses more numbers than one code can hold, new codes are overlaid on the same territory rather than forcing anyone to change numbers. Metro Washington now uses 202 and 771: same neighborhoods, ten-digit dialing, and every one of them covered by its own guide above.
Washington, D.C. Area Codes by City
The largest Washington, D.C. communities and the area codes that serve them. Every city links to its local AT&T internet page.
| City | Area code(s) |
|---|---|
| Washington | 202 771 |
How Washington, D.C. Got Its Codes
Every Washington, D.C. area code, in the order it entered service. Splits carved new regions; added codes overlay existing ones, which is why ten-digit dialing is standard.
| In service | Code | How it arrived |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 202 | One of the original area codes of 1947 |
| 2021 | 771 | Added to the 202 region |
Source: NANPA NPA database, July 2026. Regenerated monthly.
Washington, D.C. Area Code Map
Every active Washington, D.C. area code at a glance, anchored to the metro each one serves. Tap any code above for its detailed coverage map.
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Internet, wireless & stores across the state
AT&T Home Internet in Washington, D.C.
AT&T home internet is available across Washington, D.C., checked address by address; every area code guide above lists its cities and what’s offered there.
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AT&T Wireless in Washington, D.C.
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AT&T Stores Across Washington, D.C.
From the Washington metro to Washington, Washington and beyond, walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. Every area code guide lists its nearest stores.
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