Area Code 802
Area code 802 covers Burlington and nearby cities including Montpelier, South Burlington in Vermont, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 802 quick facts
| Location | Burlington, Vermont |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Nearby codes | 263, 438, 579, 354, 450, 518 |
| Carrier coverage | 569 prefixes; 28% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 91 complaints across 21 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 802 a scam? Who called me from 802?
FTC complaints involving 802 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 802 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Medical & prescriptions”.
Most-complained 802 numbers:
- (802) 216-0163 — 11 complaints
- (802) 577-2722 — 8 complaints
- (802) 520-8493 — 7 complaints
- (802) 217-0393 — 5 complaints
- (802) 785-2679 — 5 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 802
Burlington, Montpelier, South Burlington
Carriers in area code 802
Area code 802 spans 569 prefixes, about 28% wireless. Top carriers: CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF VERMONT COMPANY, ONVOY, LLC - VT, LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VT, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VT. Look up the carrier and line type for a 802 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 802?
Area code 802 covers Burlington and nearby cities including Montpelier, South Burlington in Vermont, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 802?
Area code 802 serves Burlington, Montpelier, South Burlington in Vermont.
What time zone is area code 802 in?
Area code 802 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 802 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 802 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 802 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 802 a scam?
A 802 number is geographically tied to Vermont, 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 802 a country code?
No. 802 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 802 number written for international dialing looks like +1 802 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.