Area code 702
Where 702 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- NV
- In service
- 1947
- Assigned codes
- 786of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 37
About area code 702
NANPA lists 702 as an in-service geographic area code for Nevada, first put into service on January 1, 1947. It is an overlay: 702 and 725 cover the same territory, so neighbors on the same street can have different area codes. It is in the Pacific time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Las Vegas and Mesquite.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| In service since | January 1, 1947 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 725 |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Local calls within the code | ten digits (area code plus number) |
| Assigned central office codes | 786 |
| Rate centers with codes | 16 |
| Carriers holding codes | 37 |
| Pooled codes | 448 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 7 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Cities and towns in area code 702
702 holds 49% of the 1,602 central office codes assigned in Nevada, the most of any code in the state. 2 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 702 exchanges; the most populous are Las Vegas (679,000) and Mesquite (23,599). Each place page lists the exact prefixes and carriers for that town.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 678,922 | 702, 725 | 848 | 44 |
| Mesquite, NV | 23,599 | 702, 725 | 10 | 5 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
How calls are dialed in 702
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 702 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Because local calls need the area code, business cards, signage and website copy should always show the full ten-digit number.
Carriers with 702 numbers
37 carriers hold the 786 central office codes assigned in 702. Central Tel. CO. - Nevada d/b/a Centurylink has the most, with 235 (30%). 448 of the codes (57%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. The code holder is not necessarily the carrier serving a given number today, since numbers can be ported between providers.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Tel. CO. - Nevada d/b/a Centurylink | 235 | 30% |
| T-mobile USA, INC. | 113 | 14% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 87 | 11% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - NV | 54 | 6.9% |
| Onvoy, LLC - NV | 48 | 6.1% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC | 38 | 4.8% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC - NV | 29 | 3.7% |
| Comcast Ip Phone, LLC | 27 | 3.4% |
| U.s. Telepacific Corp. d/b/a TPX Communications | 27 | 3.4% |
| Matrix Telecom, LLC. S/i/i Tnci - NV | 23 | 2.9% |
| Metropcs, INC. | 18 | 2.3% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - NV | 15 | 1.9% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Local calling areas in 702
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 702 has codes in 16 rate centers. Rate center names in the file are abbreviations; where one matches a Census place, the table links to that city's local-number page.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| LAS VEGAS | Las Vegas, NV | 693 |
| LAUGHLIN | not matched | 18 |
| MTCHARLETN | not matched | 14 |
| SEARCHLIHT | not matched | 13 |
| NELSON | not matched | 10 |
| JEAN | not matched | 10 |
| MESQUITE | Mesquite, NV | 6 |
| INDIAN SPG | not matched | 5 |
| SANDY VLY | not matched | 5 |
| OVERTON | not matched | 3 |
| LOGANDALE | not matched | 2 |
| LAKE MEAD | not matched | 2 |
| UPPERMUDDY | not matched | 2 |
| COYOTE SPG | not matched | 1 |
| SPIRIT MT | not matched | 1 |
| GLENDALE | not matched | 1 |
Number supply in 702
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 786 are assigned in 702, 98% of 800. 7 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 154 | 50% |
| 2010s | 150 | 48% |
| 2020s | 7 | 2.3% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Getting a 702 number for your business
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Porting a number you already use in area code 702 is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 702?
702 is a geographic area code in Nevada. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Las Vegas and Mesquite.
What time zone is area code 702 in?
NANPA lists 702 in the Pacific time zone.
When did area code 702 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of January 1, 1947.
Is 702 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 725.
Can my business get a 702 phone number?
Callata includes up to 3 local numbers on its $99/month plan (5 users included). Which 702 numbers are open depends on carrier inventory when you choose, and you can port an existing number for free.