What area code is Amherst, NS?
| City | Amherst, NS |
|---|---|
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Area codes | 902 and 782 |
| Time zone | Atlantic Time |
| Phone prefixes | 2 in our data |
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Amherst’s area codes
| Area code | Also covers |
|---|---|
| 902 | Halifax, Charlottetown, Dartmouth and New Glasgow |
| 782 | Halifax, Charlottetown, Dartmouth and New Glasgow (overlay) |
Other places in area code 902
- Halifax, NS
- Charlottetown, PE
- Dartmouth, NS
- New Glasgow, NS
- Sydney, NS
- Truro, NS
- Bridgewater, NS
- Glace Bay, NS
- Kentville, NS
- North Sydney, NS
- Summerside, PE
- Waverley, NS
Questions
- What is the area code for Amherst, Nova Scotia?
- Amherst uses 2 area codes: 902 and 782. 902 is the original or most common one, and newer numbers can be given 782.
- What time zone is Amherst in?
- Amherst is in Atlantic Time.
- Do I need to dial the area code for a local call in Amherst?
- Yes. Because Amherst has more than one area code, local calls need all 10 digits: the area code plus the 7-digit number.
- How do I call Amherst from another country?
- Dial your country’s exit code (011 from most places, 00 from Europe), then 1, then the area code and number: +1 902 XXX XXXX.