Nova Scotia area codes
Nova Scotia has 2 area codes. All on Atlantic Time.
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Calling hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM (Canada's CRTC rules)
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When can you call Nova Scotia numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Canada's CRTC rules. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in Nova ScotiaMon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM
- Canada (CRTC)Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PMApplies to calls to businesses too. Some provinces add rules the tool doesn't apply, like British Columbia's ban on calls on statutory holidays.CRTC Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules, Part III, s. 23 (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
Nova Scotia area code FAQ
How many area codes does Nova Scotia have?
2: 782 and 902.
What time zone is Nova Scotia area codes in?
Atlantic Time (AST, UTC-4; ADT, UTC-3 in summer).
What is the newest Nova Scotia area code?
782, in service since November 30, 2014.
When can you call Nova Scotia numbers?
Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM, local time, under Canada's CRTC rules.
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