302 Area Code — Wilmington, DE
Area code 302 serves Wilmington and 3 other cities in Delaware. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Delaware
- Primary city
- Wilmington
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 302
The 302 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Delaware.
- Wilmington
- Dover
- Newark
- Bear
About Area Code 302
Area code 302 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Delaware region anchored on Wilmington.
302 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 302 line.
Mobile numbers in 302 are portable: a person who moved away from Wilmington may still carry a 302 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 302 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Delaware, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Delaware.
302 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 302?
Area code 302 is located in Delaware, primarily serving Wilmington and surrounding cities including Dover, Newark, Bear. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 302 area code?
302 is a Delaware area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 302 a scam area code?
302 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Delaware. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 302 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 302 use?
Area code 302 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Delaware time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 302 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 302 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.