What area code is 771?
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771 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 771
Washington, D.C. (overlay)1 community on record for 771.
Where 771 sits on the map
Overlay of 202Coverage area
About the 771 region
771 covers Washington, D.C. in District of Columbia. The code has been in service since 2021.
771 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 202 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 202.
Who called me from 771?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 771 does not prove the caller is really in the 771 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 771 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 771?+–
771 is a telephone area code serving Washington, D.C. in District of Columbia, United States, in service since 2021.
Where is area code 771 located?+–
It covers Washington, D.C. in District of Columbia.
What time zone is 771?+–
771 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 771 start?+–
771 entered service in 2021. Its history: overlaid on 202.
Why does area code 771 exist?+–
771 is an overlay of 202: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 771 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 771 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 771 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 771 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 771 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 202 instead.