Prefix 202-440 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 440
- 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
- 2011-10-05
- LATA
- 236
202-440 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 — 202-440 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.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC, operating company number 6402, assigned October 5, 2011. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-437 | Washington Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 202-438 | Washington Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 202-439 | Washington Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 202-441 | Washington Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC |
| 202-442 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-443 | Washington Zone 1 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 202-440 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 202-440 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 202-440 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.