Area code

Area code 202

Assigned to District of Columbia.

Area code 202 is a geographic code in the North American Numbering Plan. Most of this region uses the America/New York time zone.

Other area codes in District of Columbia: 771.

Is a call from 202 local?

Not necessarily. People keep their numbers when they move, internet phone numbers can be used anywhere, and robocallers often spoof local-looking numbers. Learn about spoofing.