Area code 402
Area code 402 serves Omaha and nearby parts of Nebraska, including Lincoln, Bellevue and Fremont. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 531 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 402 at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Main city | Omaha |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 531 |
Cities in 402
- Omaha
- Lincoln
- Bellevue
- Fremont
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 402 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 402 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 402 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 402
What time zone is area code 402?
Area code 402 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 402?
Area code 402 is in Nebraska. Its main city is Omaha, and it also covers Lincoln, Bellevue and Fremont.
What are the legal hours to call a 402 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 402?
531 covers the same area as 402, so numbers in the same town can have either code.