Area Code 771: Washington, District of Columbia
771 is a telephone area code serving District of Columbia, including Washington, D.C. (overlay for 202). It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 771 are located in District of Columbia, United States (NANP region: DC). The code covers Washington, D.C. (overlay for 202).
How to Dial Area Code 771
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 771 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 771 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 771 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 771 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 771 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 771 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 771
Calls to a 771 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 771
The following places fall inside the 771 calling area:
Other Area Codes in District of Columbia
These codes also serve District of Columbia. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 202 | Washington DC |
See all 2 area codes in District of Columbia →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 771?
Area code 771 is in District of Columbia, United States. It covers Washington, D.C. (overlay for 202).
What time zone is area code 771 in?
Area code 771 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 771?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 771, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 771.
Is area code 771 toll-free?
No. 771 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.