902 Area Code
Covers Halifax and nearby communities in Prince Edward Island.
(902) 555-0142Area code 902 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 902, centered on Halifax, Prince Edward Island
44.6453, -63.5724
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 902 coverage map — centered on Halifax. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
902 is the area code for Halifax and the surrounding part of Prince Edward Island. It covers communities such as Halifax, Amherst, Antigonish, Bridgewater and more across Prince Edward Island. The region observes local time, so a number like (902) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 782, 428, 506. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 902 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 902, its related area codes, and practical advice on 902 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 902
Cities & neighborhoods
- Halifax
- Amherst
- Antigonish
- Bridgewater
- Charlottetown
- Glace Bay
- Kentville
- New Glasgow
- Summerside
- Sydney
- Truro
- Yarmouth
Looking for the broader picture? See all Prince Edward Island area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 902’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
902 has no overlay code right now.
Is a call from 902 a scam?
Area code 902 serves Halifax and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 902 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 902 number from abroad
Every 902 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 902 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 902 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 902 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 902 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 902 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 902 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 902: frequently asked questions
Where is the 902 area code located?
The 902 area code is located in Prince Edward Island, centered on Halifax. Communities in the 902 area include Halifax, Amherst, Antigonish, Bridgewater, Charlottetown, Glace Bay.
What time zone is 902 in?
Area code 902 is in the local time zone (UTC-4 (AST) / UTC-3 (ADT)). You can see the exact current local time for Halifax on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 902?
Cities and areas that use 902 include Halifax, Amherst, Antigonish, Bridgewater, Charlottetown, Glace Bay. Its primary city is Halifax, PE.
Do I need to dial 1 before 902?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 902. Ten-digit dialing (the 902 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 902 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 902 is a normal geographic area code for Halifax, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 902 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 902?
Area code 902 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.