Area code 202
Area code 202 serves Washington, District of Columbia. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 771 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 202 at a glance
| State | District of Columbia (DC) |
| Main city | Washington |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 771 |
Cities in 202
- Washington
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 202 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 202 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 202 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 202
What time zone is area code 202?
Area code 202 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 202?
Area code 202 is in District of Columbia. Its main city is Washington.
What are the legal hours to call a 202 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 202?
771 covers the same area as 202, so numbers in the same town can have either code.