Nova Scotia Area Codes
Directory of all 3 telephone area codes assigned to Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia phone numbers are served by 3 area codes operating in the Atlantic timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in Nova Scotia are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 902 (Nova Scotia)
All Area Codes in Nova Scotia
Major Cities Served by Nova Scotia Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by Nova Scotia's area codes, ranked by population.
Nova Scotia Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about Nova Scotia telephone area codes.
How many area codes does Nova Scotia have?
Nova Scotia has 3 area codes: 782, 851, 902.
What timezone do Nova Scotia area codes use?
Nova Scotia area codes operate in the Atlantic timezone.
What is the most populated area code in Nova Scotia?
Area code 902 is the most populous prefix in Nova Scotia based on covered city population.
Which Nova Scotia area codes share an overlay?
782 and 902. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About Nova Scotia Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within Nova Scotia, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.