AI Receptionist with
202 Area Code
for Washington Businesses

Area code 202 is the telephone area code for Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. It covers the entire District of Columbia and is one of the original 86 area codes created by AT&T in 1947.

Area code 202 holds a special place in American telecommunications history as one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T in 1947. It was the second area code created, following area code 201 for New Jersey. For decades, 202 served not only Washington, D.C. but also surrounding communities in Maryland and Northern Virginia. As the nation's capital grew and suburban populations expanded, the demand for phone numbers increased dramatically. This led to the creation of separate area codes for Maryland (301, later 240) and Northern Virginia (703, later 571). The iconic 202 area code became synonymous with political power, federal government, and the heart of American democracy. By the early 2020s, with approximately 770 active prefixes, the 202 area code was approaching exhaustion. In response, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator introduced area code 771 as an overlay in 2022, ensuring that Washington, D.C. would continue to have sufficient phone number resources while preserving the prestigious 202 designation.