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About Washington, DC
Over 23 million people visit Washington, DC each year, making the 202 area code one of the most visited places in the United States year after year. Home to the United States’ political power and over 55,000 businesses, the 202 area code serves entrepreneurs, politicians, and locals alike. Situated along the historic Potomac River, Washington, DC is home to historic monuments and memorials, world-class museums, and some of the country’s best restaurants. While exploring the 202 area code, you’ll encounter everything from DC’s most exciting dining experience at the Michelin-starred The Inn at Little Washington and the iconic Smithsonian Museum, the United States Capitol, and the White House to the diverse neighborhoods of Adams Morgan and Penn Quarter.
Areas Served
The 202 area code is one of the few area codes in the country that serves just one specific area. This means that the 202 area code is specific to Washington, DC. However, local residents of both Virginia and Maryland with mobile phones are sometimes able to snag a 202 phone number depending on the carrier. As it stands, this means that the 202 area code serves over 5 million residents within the Washington DC metro area, including over 55,000 businesses that cater to the healthcare, technology, and tourism industries.
The History of 202
The 202 area code was actually one of the initial area codes created in 1947 by AT&T as part of the North America Numbering Plan. While it’s well-known as the go-to Washington, DC area code for businesses, individuals, and politicians working in the historic city, it was also once used for numbers in the surrounding suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. Today, it’s mostly used for Washington, DC residents, but due to a recent increase in number porting, you’ll find that people on either side of the DC metro area have the 202 area code as well. This creates a unique situation where most of the Washington, DC area remains a toll-free zone. This means that while it’s great to have a 202 area code for business and personal calls from out-of-towners, locals can actually contact you by seven-digit dialing without including the area code. Residents of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, and Bethesda, for example, are all considered local when calling a 202 area code number.
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