Area code 902 – Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
902 is one of the original area codes, in service across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island since 1947. 782 of its 800 number blocks are allocated – about 98% full. Other CLEC / VoIP is the largest holder with 46.2%. It shares its geography with overlay codes 782, 851, so local calls take all ten digits. Spam complaints are comparatively rare: 362 in the 33 days to 30 October 2026, 270th of the 422 codes with five or more complaints. Most of its numbers are in Halifax, Charlottetown, Sydney.
- Province
- Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
- In service since
- 1947
- Time zone
- Atlantic
Who holds 902 number blocks
Share of the 782 assigned NXX blocks (97.8% of the 786 possible), across 1 carriers. This is share of number blocks, not of subscribers.
- Other CLEC / VoIP46.2%
Spam complaints naming 902
FTC Do Not Call complaints where the caller ID was a 902 number, 28 Sep – 30 Oct 2026 (33 days). Caller IDs on spam calls are frequently spoofed, so these are complaints about the code, not calls proven to originate in it.
Rate centers in 902
NANPA allocates number blocks to rate centers and records their names abbreviated to ten characters, so these are NANPA's codes rather than place names – CHAMPAURBN is Champaign-Urbana, NWYRCYZN01 is a New York City zone. We show them unchanged instead of guessing at the full names. Showing the largest 5 of 176.
Timeline
- 1947 902 assigned in the original North American Numbering Plan.
More about 902
Separate pages for the questions that need their own answer: what time it is there, what the complaint data says, who holds the number blocks, and how the code compares with the one it shares its area with.
Frequently asked about 902
Where is area code 902?
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It covers the same area as 782/851/902.
Can I still get a 902 number?
Only from recycled stock. 782 of the 800 available blocks are already allocated, so new numbers in the area normally come from the overlay codes (782/851/902).
Is a call from 902 a scam?
Not by itself. 902 drew 362 FTC complaints in the 33 days to 30 October 2026, 270th of 422 ranked codes – mid-pack or lower. Spam callers spoof caller IDs, so the only useful check is the full number.
Which carrier owns 902 numbers?
Other CLEC / VoIP holds the largest share of assigned number blocks at 46.2%. This is share of number blocks, not of subscribers – people keep their numbers when they switch carriers.
Do I need to dial 10 digits in 902?
Yes – ten digits for local calls in 902, because it shares its area with another code.
Sources and verification
- NANPA – NPA Database (npa_report.csv), file date 11/01/2026, retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- NANPA – CO Code Assignment Records, All States (utilized), file updated 11/01/2026, retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- FTC – Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, 25 daily files 28 Sep – 30 Oct 2026, retrieved Nov 1, 2026
NANPA dialing note for this code: “10D”. Reviewed by the data desk. Spotted an error? Request a correction.