What time zone is area code 302 in?

Area code 302 uses Eastern Time.

Is a call from area code 302 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 302 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 302 number, let it go to voicemail.

Can a 302 number be outside Delaware?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 302 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 302

Where is area code 302?

Wilmington, Newark and Dover, Delaware

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	Delaware
Country	United States
Main cities	Wilmington, Newark and Dover
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	None
In service since	1947
Assigned prefixes	656
Dialing format	(302) XXX-XXXX · +1 302 XXX XXXX from abroad

Look up a 302 number

Cities and towns in area code 302

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 302.

Wilmington, DE (191)
Newark, DE (54)
Dover, DE (49)
New Castle, DE (42)
Georgetown, DE (40)
Milford, DE (34)
Camden, DE (29)
Bear, DE (23)
Hockessin, DE (19)
Middletown, DE (17)
Millsboro, DE (16)
Rehoboth Beach, DE (15)
Lewes, DE (12)
Smyrna, DE (11)
Ocean View, DE (10)
Delmar, DE (9)
Laurel, DE (9)
Seaford, DE (9)
Selbyville, DE (9)
Bridgeville, DE (7)
Felton, DE (7)
Frederica, DE (7)
Harrington, DE (7)
Dagsboro, DE (6)
Hartly, DE (6)
Milton, DE (6)
Greenwood, DE (5)
Gumboro, DE (5)
Claymont, DE (2)

Phone companies in area code 302

The carriers that hold the most 302 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
172	Verizon Delaware
74	Paetec Itel
60	Verizon Wireless
54	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
51	Onvoy
51	Omnipoint Communications Enterprises (T-Mobile)
39	Mcimetro Access Transmission Services
34	Teleport Communications America

All 656 prefixes in area code 302

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Questions

Where is area code 302?: Area code 302 is in Delaware. It serves Wilmington, Newark, Dover, New Castle and Georgetown and 24 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 302 in?: Area code 302 uses Eastern Time.
Is a call from area code 302 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 302 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 302 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 302 start?: 302 went into service in 1947.
Can a 302 number be outside Delaware?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 302 caller can be anywhere.