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Area code 802

Where the 802 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 802 number from anywhere.

CoversSouth Burlington, VermontTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 802 area code is in South Burlington, Vermont, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 802 555-0123.

StateVermont
Main areaSouth Burlington
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 802 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering South Burlington, Vermont. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

How to dial a 802 number

From abroad+1 802 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 802 555-0123
Locally (same area)802 555-0123

Cities in the 802 area code

A 802 number is usually in one of these places in Vermont — 2 counties.

Montpelier WashingtonSouth Burlington Chittenden

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 802 area code?

The 802 area code is in South Burlington, Vermont, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 802?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 802 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 802, then the number: +1 802 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 802 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 802?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 196 unwanted calls showing a 802 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 59% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 802 at #334 of 670 area codes reported.

Other97
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends29
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)28
Dropped call or no message20
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Vermont, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 802 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 802 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 802:

Consolidated Communications Of Vermont Company 156Level 3 Communications, LLC 115Onvoy, LLC 53Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 27New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 25Comcast Ip Phone, LLC 25

About 9.3% of the 590 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 802 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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