Area code

NOVA SCOTIA - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Canada geographic area code, in service since 2014-11-30. Part of the 782/902 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.

Split from 902. Overlaid with 902 .

Statusin service

Introduced2014-11-30

JurisdictionNOVA SCOTIA - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA

Local dialing10D

Time zoneAtlantic

Last verified2026-09-17

Area codes serve rate-center geographies, not municipal boundaries. “NOVA SCOTIA - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND” identifies the jurisdiction, not an exact city footprint.

Change history

Recorded events for this NPA

2014-01-24 NPA 782 to Overlay NPA 902 (Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island, Canada) overlay
2014-11-30Area code 782 entered service (created from 902).

Planning letters & orders

Primary documents

NANPA planning letters for area code 782
Date	Document	Subject
2014-01-24	PL-460R1 ↗	NPA 782 to Overlay NPA 902 (Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island, Canada)
2013-05-31	PL-454 ↗	NPA 782 to Overlay NPA 902 (Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island, Canada)

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