Area Code 902

FTC complaints involving 902 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 902 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 902 numbers:

• (902) 402-6228 — 6 complaints
• (902) 500-9487 — 5 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 902?

Area code 902 covers Halifax and nearby cities including Charlottetown, Sydney, New Glasgow in Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, in the Atlantic Time.

What cities use area code 902?

Area code 902 serves Halifax, Charlottetown, Sydney, New Glasgow, Truro, and 7 other communities in Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island.

What time zone is area code 902 in?

Area code 902 is in the Atlantic Time (America/Halifax).

How do you dial a 902 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 902 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 902 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 902 a scam?

A 902 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 902 a country code?

No. 902 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 902 number written for international dialing looks like +1 902 followed by the 7-digit local number.