2 area codes assigned to Nova Scotia · Atlantic Time
1 of Nova Scotia'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.
Nova Scotia went from one area code in 1947 to 2 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.
782
Nova Scotia
Atlantic Time
Overlay · with 902
471 blocks · 143 rate centres
902
Nova Scotia
Atlantic Time
Overlay · with 782
779 blocks · 175 rate centres
Nova Scotia has more than one area code in most regions. Enter a city to see which codes serve it, or check a specific number instead.
Nova Scotia 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 overlayNova Scotia is served by 2 area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP): 782, 902. All Nova Scotia numbers are in the Atlantic 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.