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Where Is Area Code 202?

Area code 202 is found in the US capital district, the District of Columbia. Servicing the entire district, area code 202 includes the city of Washington (population: 631800).

Located in the Eastern time zone, area code 202 is on the same time as New York, NY.

Area code 202 was brought into effect on January 1, 1947.

Map of District of Columbia with area code 202 highlighted

Counties in Area Code 202

  • District of Columbia.

Most Populous Cities in Area Code 202

City County City Population Time Zone
Washington District of Columbia 631,800 EST

Note: The above list is based off of the top 25 most populous cities in the area code as per 2012 United States Census Bureau estimates.

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This page was last updated on July 3, 2015.