902 Area Code
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada
Local time now · Atlantic Time
4:45 AM
Area code 902 is in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada, serving Halifax, Charlottetown and Summerside. It uses Atlantic Time — the time there now is 4:45 AM. 782 and 851 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 902 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Major cities | Halifax, Charlottetown, Summerside |
| Time zone | Atlantic Time |
| Overlay codes | 782, 851 |
| In service since | 1947 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 902?
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada — including Halifax, Charlottetown and Summerside.
What time zone is area code 902?
Atlantic Time.
How do I call a 902 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 902 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 902 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 902 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 902 … .
Is a call from 902 a scam?
Not by itself — 902 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.