Area Code 402 — Nebraska
Area code 402 is located in Nebraska and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Omaha .
Coverage Area
Area code 402 — NebraskaArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 402
- State / Province
- Nebraska (NE)
- Country
- United States
- Time Zone
- Central Time Central Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Active
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- January 1, 1947
- Assigned
- January 1, 1947
- Population Served
- ~894,234 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 402/531
History & Relationships
New codes split from 402
Overlay complex — shares geography with
Rate Centers & Exchanges
17 rate centers identified within area code 402
Other Area Codes in Nebraska
View all →Nearby Area Codes
Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 402
What state is area code 402?
Area code 402 is located in Nebraska, United States.
Where is area code 402 from?
Area code 402 originates from Nebraska. It operates in the Central Time zone.
What time zone is area code 402?
Area code 402 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).
What cities are in area code 402?
Area code 402 serves cities including Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont, Hastings, Norfolk, Beatrice, Nebraska City, Seward, and more.
Is a call from area code 402 a scam?
Area code 402 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Nebraska. Like any area code, individual numbers using 402 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.