WASHINGTON-ARLINGTON-ALEXANDRIA, DC-VA-MD-WV · METRO GUIDE
Washington, DC area codes
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Washington metro area codes at a glance
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Population
- 6,465,724 (metro area; US Census Bureau metro area population estimates, 2025). Not an area-code population.
- Time zones
- Eastern
Area codes
| Area codes | Communities in the metro area | Main communities |
|---|---|---|
| 202 and 771 | 1 | Washington |
| 227, 240, and 301 | 20 | Frederick, Gaithersburg, La Plata |
| 571 and 703 | 13 | Leesburg, Manassas, Herndon |
| 540 and 826 | 22 | Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Front Royal |
| 304 and 681 | 3 | Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry |
Area codes and location
59 communities in the Washington metro area, largest first, with the area codes whose numbers are issued there. These are telephone exchange areas, which follow the phone network rather than city limits.
| Community | Area codes |
|---|---|
| Washington | 202 and 771 |
| Frederick | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Gaithersburg | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Leesburg | 571 and 703 |
| Manassas | 571 and 703 |
| Fredericksburg | 540 and 826 |
| Herndon | 571 and 703 |
| Culpeper | 540 and 826 |
| Front Royal | 540 and 826 |
| La Plata | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Warrenton | 540 and 826 |
| Mount Airy | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Brunswick | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Charles Town | 304 and 681 |
| Walkersville | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Thurmont | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Poolesville | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Middletown | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Berryville | 540 and 826 |
| Indian Head | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Emmitsburg | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Myersville | 227, 240, and 301 |
| New Market | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Haymarket | 571 and 703 |
| Shepherdstown | 304 and 681 |
34 more communities
| Occoquan | 571 and 703 |
| Boyce | 540 and 826 |
| Middleburg | 540 and 826 |
| Remington | 540 and 826 |
| Harpers Ferry | 304 and 681 |
| The Plains | 540 and 826 |
| Washington | 540 and 826 |
| Arcola | 571 and 703 |
| Bluemont | 540 and 826 |
| Braddock | 571 and 703 |
| Brandywine | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Brokenburg | 540 and 826 |
| Buckeystown | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Calverton | 540 and 826 |
| Catoctin | 540 and 826 |
| Chancellor | 540 and 826 |
| Dale City | 571 and 703 |
| Dulles | 571 and 703 |
| Hartwood | 540 and 826 |
| Highfield | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Hughesville | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Independent Hill | 571 and 703 |
| Lorton | 571 and 703 |
| Marshall | 540 and 826 |
| Mount Gilead | 540 and 826 |
| Nanjemoy | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Nokesville | 571 and 703 |
| Sperryville | 540 and 826 |
| Spotsylvania | 540 and 826 |
| Stafford | 540 and 826 |
| Tompkinsville | 227, 240, and 301 |
| Triangle | 571 and 703 |
| Upperville | 540 and 826 |
| Waldorf | 227, 240, and 301 |
Notable places and their area codes
| Place | Where | What it is | Area codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House | 1.9 km from Washington | National Park System unit | 202 and 771 |
| Smithsonian Institution | 1.9 km from Washington | Museum | 202 and 771 |
| Washington Monument | 2.3 km from Washington | National Memorial | 202 and 771 |
| Georgetown University | 4.9 km from Washington | University, 22,644 12-month enrollment (2023–24) | 202 and 771 |
| Lincoln Memorial | 3.4 km from Washington | National Memorial | 202 and 771 |
| George Washington University | 3.0 km from Washington | University, 28,729 12-month enrollment (2023–24) | 202 and 771 |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | 1.5 km from Dulles | Commercial airport, 13,003,234 enplanements (2024) | 571 and 703 |
| University of Maryland | 28.2 km from Gaithersburg | University, 44,110 12-month enrollment (2023–24) | 227, 240, and 301 |
| National Museum of Natural History | 1.7 km from Washington | Museum | 202 and 771 |
| Camp David | 5.7 km from Thurmont | Military base | 227, 240, and 301 |
Questions about Washington metro area codes
How many area codes serve the Washington metro area?
Eleven area codes serve the Washington metro area: 202, 227, 240, 301, 304, 540, 571, 681, 703, 771, and 826.
What time zone is the Washington metro area in?
The Washington metro area is in Eastern Time. Daylight saving time is observed.
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