802 Area Code
Covers Burlington and nearby communities in Vermont.
(802) 555-0142Area code 802 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 802, centered on Burlington, Vermont
44.2601, -72.5754
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 802 coverage map — centered on Burlington. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 802 come from Burlington and nearby communities in Vermont. It reaches roughly 42,000 people across places such as Burlington, Montpelier, South Burlington and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (802) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Chittenden, Washington. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 802 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in Burlington, a map of the 802 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 802 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 802
Cities & neighborhoods
- Burlington
- Montpelier
- South Burlington
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 802’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
802 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 802 a scam?
Area code 802 serves Burlington and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 802 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 802 number from abroad
Every 802 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 802 555-0142If 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 1 802 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 802 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 802 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 802 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 802 555-0142.
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Area code 802: frequently asked questions
Where is the 802 area code located?
The 802 area code is located in Vermont, centered on Burlington. It covers Chittenden, Washington and nearby communities including Burlington, Montpelier, South Burlington.
What time zone is 802 in?
Area code 802 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Burlington on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 802?
Cities and areas that use 802 include Burlington, Montpelier, South Burlington. Its primary city is Burlington, VT.
Do I need to dial 1 before 802?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 802. Ten-digit dialing (the 802 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 802 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 802 is a normal geographic area code for Burlington, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 802 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 802?
Area code 802 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.