Area Code 302: Wilmington, Delaware
302 is a telephone area code serving Delaware, including Wilmington, Dover. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 302 are located in Delaware, United States (NANP region: Statewide). The code covers Wilmington, Dover.
How to Dial Area Code 302
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 302 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 302 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 302 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 302 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 302 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 302 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 302
Calls to a 302 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 302
The following places fall inside the 302 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Delaware
These codes also serve Delaware. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
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See all 1 area codes in Delaware →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 302?
Area code 302 is in Delaware, United States. It covers Wilmington, Dover.
What time zone is area code 302 in?
Area code 302 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 302?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 302, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 302.
Is area code 302 toll-free?
No. 302 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.