Prefix 202-394 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 394
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
- OCN
- 4036
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2014-10-28
- LATA
- 236
202-394 identifies a block of numbers in Washington Zone 1, DC, within the 202 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Washington Zone 1.
The rate center lies in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 236. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 202-394 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC (OCN 4036), assigned October 28, 2014. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 202-394 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-391 | Washington Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 202-392 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-393 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-395 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-396 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-397 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 202-394 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Washington Zone 1 rate center in DC, area code 202. It is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 202-394 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 202-394 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Washington Zone 1 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.