802 Area Code — Burlington, VT
Area code 802 serves Burlington and 4 other cities in Vermont. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Vermont
- Primary city
- Burlington
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 802
The 802 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Vermont.
- Burlington
- South Burlington
- Rutland
- Essex
- Bennington
About Area Code 802
Area code 802 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 Vermont region anchored on Burlington.
802 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 802 line.
Mobile numbers in 802 are portable: a person who moved away from Burlington may still carry a 802 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 802 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Vermont, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Vermont.
802 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 802?
Area code 802 is located in Vermont, primarily serving Burlington and surrounding cities including South Burlington, Rutland, Essex. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 802 area code?
802 is a Vermont area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 802 a scam area code?
802 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Vermont. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 802 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 802 use?
Area code 802 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Vermont time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 802 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 802 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.