Area code 771
Area code 771 serves Washington, District of Columbia. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 202 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 771 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 | 202 |
Cities in 771
- 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 771 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 771 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 771 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 771
What time zone is area code 771?
Area code 771 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 771?
Area code 771 is in District of Columbia. Its main city is Washington.
What are the legal hours to call a 771 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 771?
202 covers the same area as 771, so numbers in the same town can have either code.