Nova Scotia, a maritime province in eastern Canada, utilizes two area codes: 782 and 902. This comprehensive system serves the entire province’s telecommunication needs.
Basic Provincial Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Province Name | Nova Scotia |
| Area Codes | 782, 902 |
| ISO Code | CA-NS |
| Country | Canada |
Area Code Overview
902 – Original Area Code
- Established: First area code assigned to Nova Scotia
- Coverage: Province-wide
- Status: Still active and in use
- Major Cities Served:
- Halifax (capital city)
- Sydney
- Truro
- Dartmouth
- New Glasgow
- Kentville
782 – Overlay Area Code
- Purpose: Added to accommodate growing demand
- Coverage: Overlays the entire 902 region
- Implementation: Supplements existing 902 service
- Usage: New assignments when 902 numbers are exhausted
Key Features
Geographic Coverage:
- Covers all regions of Nova Scotia
- Includes mainland and Cape Breton Island
- Serves both urban and rural areas
- Encompasses all maritime regions
Service Types:
- Landline phones
- Mobile devices
- Fax lines
- Business systems
- Emergency services
- Internet services (dial-up)
Special Considerations:
- Ten-digit dialing required
- Both codes are interchangeable within the province
- No geographic separation between codes
- Equal access to local calling areas
- Same toll-free calling boundaries
Important Information
For Residents:
- Keep existing numbers when possible
- Both codes have equal status
- No need to change existing 902 numbers
- New assignments may receive either code
For Businesses:
- Update business materials with area code
- Include both codes in advertising
- Inform customers of both valid codes
- Consider toll-free alternatives
For Visitors:
- Both codes are valid throughout Nova Scotia
- No regional restrictions
- Same dialing rules apply to both codes
- Include area code for all local calls