802 Area Code
Vermont, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:42 AM
Area code 802 is in Vermont, USA, serving Burlington, Essex, South Burlington and Colchester. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:42 AM. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 802 |
|---|---|
| Location | Vermont, USA |
| Major cities | Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Colchester, Rutland, Bennington, Brattleboro, Milton |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 802?
Vermont, USA — including Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Colchester and Rutland.
What time zone is area code 802?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 802 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 802 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 802 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 802 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 802 … .
Is a call from 802 a scam?
Not by itself — 802 is an ordinary geographic area code in Vermont. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.