902 Area Code — Nova Scotia
902 is a North American Numbering Plan area code for Nova Scotia, Canada. It covers about 0 people in 12 towns, including Charlottetown, Sydney and Halifax.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Area code | 902 |
| Country | Canada (+1) |
| State / province | Nova Scotia |
| Type | Shares its towns with 782 |
| Time zone | Atlantic |
| Population covered | 0 |
| Towns covered | 12 |
| Approx. centre | 45.442, -63.156 |
Where area code 902 is used
Area code 902 is assigned to Nova Scotia, Canada, inside the North American Numbering Plan. Numbers in the code are written (902) NXX-XXXX at home and +1 902 NXX-XXXX when dialled from outside Canada and the United States. Since the NANP moved to 10-digit dialling you must always include the area code, even for a local call.
Other area codes in this footprint: 782. They serve towns in the same territory, so a single street can contain numbers from more than one code. That is normal in the NANP and does not change how you dial.
Towns and cities in area code 902
The 12 towns below are the largest in the 902 footprint, ranked by population. Every one of them links to its own page with the full list of area codes and ZIP codes for that town.
| Town | County | Population | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown | — | — | |
| Sydney | — | — | |
| Halifax | — | — | |
| Bridgewater | — | — | |
| Glace Bay | — | — | |
| Amherst | — | — | |
| Kentville | — | — | |
| New Glasgow | — | — | |
| Summerside | — | — | |
| Truro | — | — | |
| Yarmouth | — | — | |
| Antigonish | — | — |
Other area codes serving the same towns
Nearby area codes
How to dial area code 902
- Within North America: 902 + 7-digit number (902-NXX-XXXX). The leading 1 is optional on a mobile phone and required on most landlines for long-distance.
- From abroad: your country's international prefix, then 1, then 902, then the 7-digit number — for example 00 1 902 NXX-XXXX from most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is 902?
902 is a North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Nova Scotia, Canada. It covers about 0 people in 12 towns.
Is 902 a US or Canadian area code?
902 is a Canadian area code. Canada and the United States share the +1 country code, so both are part of the same numbering plan.
What time zone is area code 902 in?
Area code 902 is in the Atlantic time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits?
Yes. Every NANP call now requires the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a local call.