Nebraska Area Codes
Directory of all 3 telephone area codes assigned to Nebraska.
Nebraska phone numbers are served by 3 area codes operating in the Central / Mountain timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in Nebraska are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 402 (Nebraska)
All Area Codes in Nebraska
Area Code 308
Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, Scottsbluff, Lexington, Gering, Alliance, Mccook, Sidney, Holdrege
Area Code 402
Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Fremont, Norfolk, Columbus, Papillion, Hastings, La Vista, South Sioux City
Area Code 531
Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Fremont, Norfolk, Columbus, Papillion, Hastings, La Vista, South Sioux City
Major Cities Served by Nebraska Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by Nebraska's area codes, ranked by population.
Nebraska Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about Nebraska telephone area codes.
How many area codes does Nebraska have?
Nebraska has 3 area codes: 308, 402, 531.
What timezone do Nebraska area codes use?
Nebraska area codes operate in the Central / Mountain timezone.
What is the most populated area code in Nebraska?
Area code 402 is the most populous prefix in Nebraska based on covered city population.
Which Nebraska area codes share an overlay?
402 and 531. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in Nebraska?
Nebraska has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About Nebraska Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within Nebraska, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.