782 Area Code
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada
Local time now · Atlantic Time
4:45 AM
Area code 782 is in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada, serving Halifax. It uses Atlantic Time — the time there now is 4:45 AM. 851 and 902 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2014.
| Area code | 782 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Major cities | Halifax |
| Time zone | Atlantic Time |
| Overlay codes | 851, 902 |
| In service since | 2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 782?
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada — including Halifax.
What time zone is area code 782?
Atlantic Time.
How do I call a 782 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 782 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 782 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 782 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 782 … .
Is a call from 782 a scam?
Not by itself — 782 is an ordinary geographic area code in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.