Nevada · Pacific Time
702 Area Code
Area code 702 is in Nevada, serving Clark County in southern Nevada, including the Las Vegas Valley. It is in the Pacific Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 725, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 702 area code?
702 is a Nevada area code covering Clark County in southern Nevada, including the Las Vegas Valley. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Cities in the 702 area code
- Las Vegas
- Henderson
- North Las Vegas
- Paradise
- Spring Valley
- Enterprise
- Sunrise Manor
- Boulder City
- Mesquite
- Laughlin
Counties served by 702
Clark County.
702 overlay codes and dialing
The 702 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 702, 725. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 702. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 702 area code
702 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Las Vegas area ever since, with 725 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 702 a scam or spam risk?
702 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 702 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Las Vegas, NV or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
Explore more
See every code in Nevada, compare codes across the West region, or view all Pacific Time codes. You can also browse the 7XX block or the complete numeric list of US area codes.
New to how this all works? Start with how area codes work, then read up on overlays, 10-digit dialing, and spam & scam-risk codes. To check another number, use the area code lookup tool.
Quick answers
702 area code FAQ
Where is the 702 area code?
The 702 area code is in Nevada, covering Clark County in southern Nevada, including the Las Vegas Valley, in the West region.
What cities are in the 702 area code?
Cities in the 702 area code include Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Paradise, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Sunrise Manor, Boulder City, Mesquite and Laughlin.
What time zone is 702 in?
702 is in the Pacific Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 702 area code?
702 shares its territory with 725. Both codes (702, 725) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 702 area code start?
702 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 702?
Yes. Because 702 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 702 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 702 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.