Area Code 402
Area code 402 covers Omaha and nearby cities including Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus in Nebraska, in the Central Time.
Area code 402 quick facts
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 531 |
| Nearby codes | 531, 712, 308, 785, 515, 913 |
| Carrier coverage | 782 prefixes; 32% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 403 complaints across 79 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 402 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 402 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.
Most-complained 402 numbers:
- (402) 836-3872 — 38 complaints
- (402) 935-7733 — 20 complaints
- (402) 220-1248 — 17 complaints
- (402) 448-1453 — 17 complaints
- (402) 836-4541 — 15 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 402
Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus, Fremont, Hastings, Norfolk
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Carriers in area code 402
Area code 402 spans 782 prefixes, about 32% wireless. Top carriers: WINDSTREAM NEBRASKA, INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NE, ONVOY, LLC - NE, QWEST CORPORATION. Look up the carrier and line type for a 402 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 402?
Area code 402 covers Omaha and nearby cities including Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus in Nebraska, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 402?
Area code 402 serves Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Columbus, Fremont, and 2 other communities in Nebraska.
What time zone is area code 402 in?
Area code 402 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 402 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 402 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 402 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 402 a scam?
A 402 number is geographically tied to Nebraska, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 402 a country code?
No. 402 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 402 number written for international dialing looks like +1 402 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.