Area code
702
702 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Nevada, which has 3 area codes in total.
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Area code 702 at a glance
NANPA lists 786 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 702, held by 36 holders across 16 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | Pacific (P) |
| Assigned overlays | 725 (2014-06-03) |
| Prefixes in use | 786 |
| Pooled prefixes | 448 (57%) |
| Rate centers | 16 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 36 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-15 to 2025-06-25 (311 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 86 |
Rate centers in area code 702
The largest rate center is LAS VEGAS, with 693 prefixes (88%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LAS VEGAS | 693 | 88% |
| LAUGHLIN | 18 | 2% |
| MTCHARLETN | 14 | 2% |
| SEARCHLIHT | 13 | 2% |
| JEAN | 10 | 1% |
| NELSON | 10 | 1% |
| MESQUITE | 6 | <1% |
| INDIAN SPG | 5 | <1% |
| 8 other rate centers | 17 | 2% |
Who holds the prefixes in 702
Centurylink holds the most prefixes, 235 (30%). 57% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Centurylink | 235 | 30% |
| T-Mobile USA | 113 | 14% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 87 | 11% |
| Verizon Wireless | 54 | 7% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 49 | 6% |
| Onvoy | 48 | 6% |
| 30 other carriers | 200 | 25% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 702
- 1947-01-01 Area code 702 went into service.
- 1998-12-12 Area code 775 went into service and names 702 as its parent.
- 2014-06-03 Area code 725 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 702.
Area codes nearest to 702
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 702
86 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 77 |
| Mesquite, NV | 3 |
| Jean, NV | 2 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 702 numbers
6,277 FCC complaints are on file for 4,300 numbers in 702, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 180 |
| 2024 | 189 |
| 2025 | 167 |
Other area codes in Nevada
Nevada is one state with 3 area codes in the NANPA table. 702 is one of them.
Next to 702 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 702 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 702 was first assigned in Nevada. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Nevada next to a 702 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 702
Where is area code 702?
NANPA assigns area code 702 to Nevada, United States.
In which state does area code 702 sit?
Nevada. 702 is one of 3 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 702 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 702 are Las Vegas, NV, Mesquite, NV and Jean, NV. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 702?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 702, Centurylink holds the most prefixes, 235 prefixes or 30%.
Which time zone does 702 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 702 as Pacific (P).
What year did 702 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 702 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 702 have an overlay?
Yes. 725 (in service 2014-06-03) shares the same area with 702, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 702?
The area codes closest to 702, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 760 (about 159 miles), 442 (about 161 miles), 840 (about 197 miles), 909 (about 199 miles) and 951 (about 204 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 702 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 786 prefixes in service in 702, spread over 16 rate centers and 36 holders.
Are there complaints about 702 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 6,277 complaints for 4,300 numbers in 702. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.