Area code 902
Nova Scotia · Halifax, Sydney
- Area code
- 902
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Nova Scotia
- Major cities
- Halifax, Sydney
- Time zone
- America/Halifax
- Note
- Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
This is a domestic area code inside Canada. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 902?
Area code 902 serves Nova Scotia in Canada, including Halifax, Sydney.
What region does area code 902 cover?
Area code 902 covers Nova Scotia. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a Canada number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 902 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 902 in?
Area code 902 is in the IANA time zone America/Halifax.
Is area code 902 the international calling code?
No. 902 is a domestic area code inside Canada, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 902 and the local number.