Area Code 802: Burlington, Vermont
802 is a telephone area code serving Vermont, including Burlington, Montpelier. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 802 are located in Vermont, United States (NANP region: Statewide). The code covers Burlington, Montpelier.
How to Dial Area Code 802
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 802 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 802 + 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 1 802 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 802 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 802 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 802 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 802
Calls to a 802 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 802
The following places fall inside the 802 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Vermont
These codes also serve Vermont. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
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See all 1 area codes in Vermont →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 802?
Area code 802 is in Vermont, United States. It covers Burlington, Montpelier.
What time zone is area code 802 in?
Area code 802 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 802?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 802, 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 802.
Is area code 802 toll-free?
No. 802 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.