3 area codes assigned to Nebraska · Central Time
1 of Nebraska's area codes share territory with another. Codes in the same row serve the same places, so either can reach a number there — and ten-digit dialling is required throughout.
The remaining code covers their own area: 308.
Nebraska went from one area code in 1947 to 3 today. A split carves territory off its parent; an overlay sits on top of it, which is why newer codes need ten-digit dialling.
Dates from the NANPA area code report, 09/19/2026.
Nebraska spans 7 LATAs — the regions a call is routed within before it becomes long-haul.
308
Nebraska
Central Time
2,240 blocks · 167 rate centres
402
Nebraska
Central Time
Overlay · with 531
5,770 blocks · 281 rate centres
531
Nebraska
Central Time
Overlay · with 402
2,284 blocks · 104 rate centres
Nebraska has more than one area code in most regions. Enter a city to see which codes serve it, or check a specific number instead.
Nebraska has had 2 area codes activated as an overlay since 2021, sharing territory with an existing code rather than carving out new geography. Local calls in an overlaid region must be dialed with all ten digits. Earlier overlays are not listed here.
See every North American overlayNebraska is served by 3 area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP): 308, 402, 531. All Nebraska numbers are in the Central Time zone. Click any area code above to see the cities and rate centers it covers, formatted tel: link examples, and to search for available phone numbers.