Area Code 402: Omaha, Nebraska
402 is a telephone area code serving Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 402 are located in Nebraska, United States (NANP region: East). The code covers Omaha, Lincoln.
How to Dial Area Code 402
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 402 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 402 + 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 1 402 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 402 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 402 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 402 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 402
Calls to a 402 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: the western third of the state uses Mountain time, one hour behind; area code 308 spans both sides of that line.
Cities and Communities Served by 402
The following places fall inside the 402 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Nebraska
These codes also serve Nebraska. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
See all 3 area codes in Nebraska →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 402?
Area code 402 is in Nebraska, United States. It covers Omaha, Lincoln.
What time zone is area code 402 in?
Area code 402 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 402?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 402, 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 402.
Is area code 402 toll-free?
No. 402 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.