Prince Edward Island (PEI) utilizes two area codes: 782 and 902. These codes serve Canada’s smallest province, covering all local calling areas across the island.
Basic Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| Area Codes | 782, 902 |
| ISO Code | CA-PE |
| Country | Canada |
| Dialing Format | Area Code + 7-digit local number |
Area Code Details
902 Area Code
- Original area code for PEI
- Established first
- Shared with Nova Scotia
- Covers entire province
- In service for legacy numbers
782 Area Code
- Overlay code added for expansion
- Newer numbers
- Covers entire province
- Shares same geographic area as 902
- Implemented to meet growing demand
Dialing Instructions
- Local Calls within PEI:
- Must dial 10 digits
- Format: (782 or 902) + XXX-XXXX
- Long Distance Calls to PEI:
- Dial 1 + Area Code + 7-digit number
- Format: 1 + (782 or 902) + XXX-XXXX
Important Notes
- All calls require 10-digit dialing
- Area codes are assigned randomly for new numbers
- Both 782 and 902 are valid throughout PEI
- Keep existing numbers when they’re available
- No geographic distinction between codes
- Same calling area and rates apply to both codes