Canadian Area Codes / Nova Scotia & P.E.I.
The 782 area code
The 782 area code covers Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Province
Nova Scotia & P.E.I.
Time zone
Atlantic Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 782 area code
Major communities served by 782 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 782 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 782 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 782 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 782 shares its territory with 902. From outside North America, dial +1 782 and then the number.
Is a 782 call spam?
The 782 area code is a legitimate code for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 782 call isn't guaranteed to be local or genuine. When in doubt, let it go to voicemail and call back using a number you trust.
Want a local 782 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 782 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
782 area code — questions
Where is the 782 area code?
The 782 area code is in Nova Scotia & P.E.I., Canada. It covers Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, including Halifax, Charlottetown.
What time zone is the 782 area code in?
782 numbers are in the Atlantic Time zone.
Is the 782 area code a scam?
No — 782 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in Nova Scotia & P.E.I.. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 782) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 782 call isn't guaranteed to be genuine or nearby. Treat unsolicited calls with the usual caution no matter what area code shows.
How do you dial a 782 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 782 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 782 overlaps with 902). From outside North America, dial +1 782 and then the number.
Is 782 an overlay area code?
The 782 area shares the same territory as 902. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 782 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 782 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 782 number.