Washington DC Area Codes
Washington DC has 2 area codes. Located in the Northeast region of the United States.
All Area Codes in Washington DC
| Area Code | Primary City / Region | Full Number Format |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | Washington, Washington DC |
+1 (202) XXX-XXXX
|
| 771 | Washington (overlay of 202), Washington DC |
+1 (771) XXX-XXXX
|
How to Dial Washington DC Area Codes
Calling within the US
To call a phone number in Washington DC from anywhere within the United States:
1 + (202) + XXX-XXXX
- Dial 1 (the US/Canada country code)
- Dial the area code (e.g., 202)
- Dial the 7-digit local number
Washington DC has multiple area codes. 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for local calls in areas with overlay codes.
Calling from outside the US
To call Washington DC from an international location:
[Exit Code] + 1 + (202) + XXX-XXXX
Replace [Exit Code] with your country's international access code
(e.g., 00 from most European countries, 0011 from Australia).
Emergency Numbers
| 911 | Police, Fire, Ambulance (Emergency) |
| 311 | Non-emergency municipal services |
| 211 | Community services and information |
| 988 | Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
About Washington DC Area Codes
Washington DC is served by 2 area codes within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The area codes are distributed across different cities and regions of the state to accommodate the demand for phone numbers.
All Washington DC phone numbers use the international country code +1, followed by the three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for a total of 11 digits when dialing internationally.
Some areas of Washington DC have overlay area codes, meaning two or more area codes serve the same geographic area. In these regions, 10-digit dialing is mandatory for all local calls.
Washington DC at a Glance
| State | Washington DC |
|---|---|
| Country Code | +1 |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Region | Northeast |
| Codes List |
202
, 771
|
Washington DC Map
Map of Washington DC area code regions