Area Code 782

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 782?

Area code 782 covers Halifax and nearby cities including Charlottetown, Sydney, Summerside in Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, in the Atlantic Time.

What cities use area code 782?

Area code 782 serves Halifax, Charlottetown, Sydney, Summerside, Amherst, and 7 other communities in Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island.

What time zone is area code 782 in?

Area code 782 is in the Atlantic Time (America/Halifax).

How do you dial a 782 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 782 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 782 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 782 a scam?

A 782 number is geographically tied to Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 782 a country code?

No. 782 is a Canadian area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for Canada is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 782 number written for international dialing looks like +1 782 followed by the 7-digit local number.