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Canada Area code 902 - All of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

Area code 902 is a province-wide North American Numbering Plan code serving all of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; its largest city is Halifax. It was activated in 1947 and today serves all of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, home to roughly 1.1 million residents (Statistics Canada estimate, July 2025) .

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Local time in 902 ?
-
Population served ?
1.1M
Overlay code ?
782
Time zone ?
Atlantic (AT)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 902?

A call from area code 902 can come from anywhere in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island - it is a province-wide code, with Halifax its largest city - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 902 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and use the report form on this page so other 902 residents see it.
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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 902?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 902 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Halifax, the largest city in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 902 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Halifax area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

Same geography as 902 (overlay codes)

These codes cover the exact same area as 902. A number starting with 782 could literally be your neighbor - overlay codes get assigned when 902's numbers run out.

Neighboring regions (codes next door)

These codes cover regions adjacent to 902. Common for calls from nearby cities and across county lines.

Reporting unwanted and scam calls from 902 numbers

Canada does not publish per-area-code complaint counts the way the US FCC does. Instead, unwanted and fraudulent 902 calls are handled by these national bodies, and reporting a number helps regulators act on it:

  • Unwanted telemarketing: file a complaint with the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) or call 1-866-580-3625. Registering your own number on the DNCL also reduces legal telemarketing.
  • Scam or fraud calls: report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (run by the RCMP, OPP and Competition Bureau) at 1-888-495-8501.
  • Spoofed caller ID: Canadian carriers use STIR/SHAKEN caller-ID authentication under CRTC direction, so a spoofed 902 number may show up as unverified on newer phones.

Sources: CRTC, National DNCL, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Recently reported scam numbers in 902

No reports for 902 yet. Be the first - use the “Report a scam call” form below to flag a number you've received. Approved reports appear here alongside FCC-recorded complaints.

How to block 902 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 902 numbers around Halifax, Nova Scotia? You can't legitimately block every 902 call without also missing legitimate ones from Halifax, Nova Scotia - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 902 area code

Area codes 902 and 782 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Area code 902 was one of the nine original North American area codes in Canada established in October 1947. Area code 782 was added to the numbering plan area in August 2014, to form an overlay complex in mitigation of telephone number shortages.

902 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 902?

Area code 902 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area codes for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in Nova Scotia, primarily including Halifax and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 902 cover?

Area code 902 covers the Halifax, Nova Scotia area.

Is 902 a real area code or a scam?

902 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 902 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 902 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Halifax. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 902?

902 shares coverage with overlay code 782. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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