Area codes in Halifax, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
Halifax, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island uses 2 area codes — 902 and 782. The main Halifax area code is 902.
Area codes serving Halifax
Phone numbers in Halifax are written as ten digits — for example (902) 555-0190 — and fall in the Atlantic Time zone.
How Halifax came to have 2 area codes
The original Halifax area code is 902, in service since 1947. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 782 (2014). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Halifax now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Halifax?
The main area code for Halifax, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island is 902. Halifax is now served by 2 area codes in total: 902, 782.
How many area codes does Halifax have?
Halifax has 2 area codes: 902, 782.
Why does Halifax have more than one area code?
As Halifax used up the numbers available in its original area code (902, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Halifax number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (902 or 782) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.