Washington, D.C. area codes
Washington, D.C. has 2 area codes, all on UTC−5 standard time. Each card shows the main cities; open one for its overlays, history and a free lookup.
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Washington, D.C. area code questions
How many area codes does Washington, D.C. have?
Washington, D.C. has 2 area codes in service: 202 and 771.
What was the original Washington, D.C. area code?
202 was among the original area codes created in 1947.
What is the newest area code in Washington, D.C.?
771, in service since November 9, 2021 as an overlay on 202.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. area codes in?
Eastern.
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Sources: NANPA NPA database (11/04/2026) and Google libphonenumber. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where its owner is today.