Vermont · Eastern Time
802 Area Code
Area code 802 is in Vermont, serving the entire state of Vermont. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 802 area code?
802 is a Vermont area code covering the entire state of Vermont. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 802 area code
- Burlington
- South Burlington
- Rutland
- Essex Junction
- Barre
- Montpelier
- Winooski
- St. Albans
- Bennington
- Brattleboro
- Middlebury
- Newport
- St. Johnsbury
- Springfield
Counties served by 802
Chittenden County, Rutland County, Washington County, Windsor County, Franklin County, Windham County, Bennington County, Addison County, Caledonia County and Orange County.
Dialing 802
Burlington, VT is currently served by the single area code 802, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 802 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 802 area code
802 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 Burlington area ever since.
Is 802 a scam or spam risk?
802 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 802 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Burlington, VT or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
802 area code FAQ
Where is the 802 area code?
The 802 area code is in Vermont, covering the entire state of Vermont, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 802 area code?
Cities in the 802 area code include Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, Essex Junction, Barre, Montpelier, Winooski, St. Albans, Bennington and Brattleboro.
What time zone is 802 in?
802 is in the Eastern Time zone.
When did the 802 area code start?
802 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 802?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 802 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 802 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.