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Area code 402

Area code 402 covers Omaha, Nebraska. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Nebraska Major City: Omaha Central Time (CT) Overlay: 402/531
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 402?

Area code 402 is assigned to Omaha and the surrounding region in Nebraska. Calls to numbers that start with 402 are routed to this area.

Area code 402 shares its territory with 531. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Douglas CountyLancaster CountyMadison CountyDodge CountyCass CountyGage CountyPlatte CountyOtoe County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.06%
  • Landline 74.94%
02 / MAP

Area code 402 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Omaha

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeOmaha, NE--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Omaha

WITHIN THE US402 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 402 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 402 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 402 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 402 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 402 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 402 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 402

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Windstream Communications
34%
Lumen Technologies
30%
Great Plains Communications
6%
NORTHEAST NEBRASKA TEL. CO.
4%
Comcast
4%
Others
23%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
56%
T-Mobile USA
18%
AT&T Mobility
11%
UScellular
10%
USA Mobility
2%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 402

782 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(402) 200 Mobile Hebron UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - NE
(402) 201 Mobile Omaha T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(402) 202 Mobile Lincoln T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(402) 203 Mobile Omaha AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(402) 204 Landline York Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM NEBRASKA, INC.
(402) 205 Landline Beatrice BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NE
(402) 206 Landline Omaha SinchONVOY, LLC - NE
(402) 207 Landline Superior BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NE
(402) 208 Mobile Omaha AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(402) 209 Mobile Nebraska City Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NE

Showing 10 of 782 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 402

Where is area code 402 used?
Area code 402 serves Omaha and the surrounding area in Nebraska, including Douglas County, Lancaster County, Madison County, Dodge County, Cass County.
What city is area code 402 from?
The main city of area code 402 is Omaha, NE.
What time zone is area code 402 in?
Area code 402 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 402 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 531. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 402 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 402 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 402 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 402 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 402 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 402?
Most landline blocks belong to Windstream Communications and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 402 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.94% of the number blocks are landline, 25.06% mobile.
How do I save a 402 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 402 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 402?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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