Prefix 202-400 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 400
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC
- OCN
- 6402
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2010-11-11
- LATA
- 236
202-400 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 — 202-400 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: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC (OCN 6402), assigned November 11, 2010. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 202-400 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-397 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-398 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-399 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-401 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-402 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-403 | Washington Zone 1 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
FAQ
Where is 202-400 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 202-400 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - 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 202-400 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.