Area Code 202

Washington, District of Columbia · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
202
City
Washington, DC
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 202?

Washington, D.C. — entire District of Columbia

Original 1947 area code. The only code that covers the entire U.S. capital.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
Washington D.C.GeorgetownCapitol HillDupont Circle

Time Zone for Area Code 202

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 202?

Area code 202 is located in Washington, District of Columbia (United States). It covers Washington, D.C. — entire District of Columbia.

What time zone is area code 202 in?

Area code 202 (Washington, District of Columbia) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 202 a scam?

Area code 202 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Washington, District of Columbia. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (202), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 202 right now?

Area code 202 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/washington-dc/ for the exact current time in Washington.

When was area code 202 introduced?

Area code 202 was introduced in 1947. Original 1947 area code. The only code that covers the entire U.S. capital.