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Area Codes in Washington, D.C.

10 codes, from a 1947 original to 2022’s newest, and an 11th on the way

Washington, D.C. has 2 active area codes — from 202 in 1947 to 771 in 2021. Two serve metro Washington (202, 771). Tap any code below for its full guide: who called, cities and ZIP codes, the coverage map and the live local time.

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Area codes2
Original202 · 1947
Newest771 · 2021
Largest metroWashington
Local time4:10 AM ET
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All 2 Washington, D.C. Area Codes

Every active code: tap any card for its full guide, who called, cities and ZIPs, map, spam patterns and local time.

202Washington784 prefixes in serviceArea code 202 guide ›771Washington70 prefixes in serviceArea code 771 guide ›
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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.

CityArea code(s)
Washington202 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 serviceCodeHow it arrived
1947202One of the original area codes of 1947
2021771Added 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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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.

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of Washington, D.C.. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your number stays yours when you move between Washington, D.C. codes, and great cell phone deals in Washington, D.C. are a tap away.

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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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Area Codes in Neighboring States

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Washington, D.C. Area Code FAQ

How many area codes does Washington, D.C. have?
Washington, D.C. has 2 active area codes: 202, 771. Each links to a full guide above.
Which Washington, D.C. area code is mine?
Tap any code above to see the communities it serves; each guide lists cities with ZIP codes and a coverage map.
Who called me from a Washington, D.C. number?
Open that code's guide and check the prefix lookup: every assigned prefix with its carrier. No voicemail? Let it go — legitimate callers leave messages.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. is primarily on Eastern time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does AT&T offer service in Washington, D.C.?
Yes — home internet, wireless and retail stores across Washington, D.C.. Availability is checked address by address.
Sources: prefix and carrier assignments from the NANPA central-office code registry; population figures from the U.S. Census Bureau; spam-pattern indicators from FTC Do Not Call filings and AT&T ActiveArmor® network telemetry. Facts are rebuilt from these sources at build time; the page regenerates monthly.
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