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| State: | District of Columbia (DC) |
| Area Codes: | 2 |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EDT) |
| Current Time: | 9:47 PM |
District of Columbia (DC) uses 2 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 5,379,184, District of Columbia is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time in District of Columbia is 9:47 PM.
District of Columbia has 1 county spread across its territory. Each area code in DC covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.
When calling a District of Columbia phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of District of Columbia now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.
The table below lists every active area code in District of Columbia, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.
| Area Code | Major City | Other Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | Washington | Beltsville, Silver Spring, Vienna, Herndon, Lanham, Reston, Mc Lean, Mclean and more |
| 771 | Washington | Beltsville, Mclean, Arlington |
These are the largest cities in District of Columbia by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.
| City | Population | County |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5,379,184 | District of Columbia |
