302 Area Code
Covers Wilmington and nearby communities in Delaware.
(302) 555-0142Area code 302 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 302, centered on Wilmington, Delaware
39.7460, -75.5466
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 302 coverage map — centered on Wilmington. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 302 is a telephone area code in Delaware, anchored on Wilmington. It reaches roughly 109,000 people across places such as Wilmington, Dover, Newark and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (302) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans New Castle, Kent. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 302 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 302, its related area codes, and practical advice on 302 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 302
Cities & neighborhoods
- Wilmington
- Dover
- Newark
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 302’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
302 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 302 a scam?
Area code 302 serves Wilmington and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 302 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 302 number from abroad
Every 302 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 302 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 302 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 302 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 302 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 302 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 302 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 302: frequently asked questions
Where is the 302 area code located?
The 302 area code is located in Delaware, centered on Wilmington. It covers New Castle, Kent and nearby communities including Wilmington, Dover, Newark.
What time zone is 302 in?
Area code 302 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Wilmington on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 302?
Cities and areas that use 302 include Wilmington, Dover, Newark. Its primary city is Wilmington, DE.
Do I need to dial 1 before 302?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 302. Ten-digit dialing (the 302 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 302 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 302 is a normal geographic area code for Wilmington, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 302 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 302?
Area code 302 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.