Prince Edward Island Area Codes
Complete directory of all 2 active area codes serving Prince Edward Island, Canada. Population: 173,787 (2023 Statistics Canada estimate).
About Area Codes in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island (PE) is a Canadian province in the Atlantic region. With a 2023 Statistics Canada population estimate of 173,787 residents, Prince Edward Island is served by 2 active area codes: 782, 902. The provincial capital is Charlottetown and the largest city is Charlottetown.
Canadian area code assignments are managed by the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA) under the broader North American Numbering Plan (NANP). As Prince Edward Island's population and demand for phone numbers grew — driven by cell phones, VoIP lines, and pagers — regulators either split existing area codes or added overlay codes that share territory with the original.
Prince Edward Island observes the Atlantic time zone. Most of Canada observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November, except parts of Saskatchewan which stays on Central Standard Time year-round.
When you receive a call from a Prince Edward Island number, the area code tells you only where the number was originally assigned. Because of Local Number Portability (LNP), Canadian callers can keep their phone numbers when moving across provincial lines — so a 782 number is no longer a guarantee the caller is physically in Prince Edward Island.
Phone number format in Prince Edward Island
All Prince Edward Island phone numbers follow the standard 10-digit NANP format: (NPA) NXX-XXXX. For local calls within Prince Edward Island, 10-digit dialing is mandatory because of overlay codes. For long-distance calls within Canada or to the US, dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number. From outside North America, dial your international access prefix, then 1 (the NANP country code), then the 10-digit number.
Frequently asked questions about Prince Edward Island area codes
How many area codes does Prince Edward Island have?
Prince Edward Island currently has 2 active area codes: 782, 902.
What time zone is Prince Edward Island in?
Prince Edward Island observes the Atlantic time zone.
What is Prince Edward Island's capital?
The capital of Prince Edward Island is Charlottetown. The largest city is Charlottetown.