02 area code — Belize District
In Belize, the area code 02 covers Belize District. Numbers are written internationally as +501 2.
How to call Belize District
- From abroad
- +501 2 XXX XXXX
- Within Belize
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +501
About the 02 area code
When you see a number beginning +501 2, it belongs to Belize District: the 501 is Belize's country calling code and 2 is the area code.
Area codes like 02 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Belize number. To actually receive an SMS on a Belize number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Belize District?
Belize District uses the area code 02, written internationally as +501 2.
How do I call Belize District from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +501 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Belize District?
Belize District is in the America/Belize time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Belize District. Mobile numbers in Belize use their own separate prefixes.