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AREA CODE · VERMONT

Area code 802

Area code 802 covers Burlington, Vermont. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Vermont Major City: Burlington Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 802?

Area code 802 is assigned to Burlington and the surrounding region in Vermont. Calls to numbers that start with 802 are routed to this area.

Area code 802 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Chittenden CountyWindsor CountyRutland CountyWashington CountyWindham CountyBennington CountyFranklin CountyOrange CountyOrleans CountyAddison CountyCaledonia CountyEssex CountyLamoille County

Line types

  • Mobile 17.14%
  • Landline 82.86%
02 / MAP

Area code 802 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 Burlington

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeBurlington, VT--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Burlington

WITHIN THE US802 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+1 802 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 802 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+1 802 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 802 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 802 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 802 555 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 802

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Consolidated Communications
36%
Lumen Technologies
25%
Sinch
11%
Comcast
5%
VERMONT TELEPHONE CO.
3%
Others
20%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
28%
AT&T Mobility
26%
NATIONAL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
15%
UScellular
8%
T-Mobile USA
7%
Others
15%

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 802

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(802) 200 Landline Northfield NORTHFIELD TEL. CO.
(802) 203 Landline Essex Junction SinchONVOY, LLC - VT
(802) 204 Landline Essex Junction NusoNUSO, LLC
(802) 205 Landline Lyndonville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VT
(802) 206 Landline St Johnsbury SinchONVOY, LLC - VT
(802) 207 Mobile Burlington Boost MobileBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
(802) 208 Landline St Albans SinchONVOY, LLC - VT
(802) 209 Landline Albany Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VT
(802) 210 Landline St Albans SinchONVOY, LLC - VT
(802) 212 Mobile Brattleboro AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 802

Where is area code 802 used?
Area code 802 serves Burlington and the surrounding area in Vermont, including Chittenden County, Windsor County, Rutland County, Washington County, Windham County.
What city is area code 802 from?
The main city of area code 802 is Burlington, VT.
What time zone is area code 802 in?
Area code 802 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 802 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 802 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 802 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 802 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 802 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 802 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 802 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 802?
Most landline blocks belong to Consolidated 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 802 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 82.86% of the number blocks are landline, 17.14% mobile.
How do I save a 802 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 802 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 802?
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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