Nebraska
Area Codes
402 & 531
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Dialing Nebraska Step by Step
Nebraska sits inside the North American Numbering Plan, or NANP.
Exit Code
Starting outside the US? Begin with your local exit code, for example 00 across much of Europe.
US Code (+1)
Add +1, the single dialing code shared by the whole USA.
Area Code
Enter the 3-digit area code, such as 402, then the 7-digit local number.
The 402/531 Overlay
Around Omaha and Lincoln in eastern Nebraska, two codes share the same territory: 402 and 531. Thanks to that overlay, every call needs all 10 digits (Area Code + Number), even when you are ringing someone across the same city.
Nebraska City Codes
Match each city to the code you need before you dial.
| City | County | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | Douglas | 402 / 531 |
| Lincoln | Lancaster | 402 / 531 |
| Bellevue | Sarpy | 402 / 531 |
| Grand Island | Hall | 308 |
| Kearney | Buffalo | 308 |
| City | County | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | Dodge | 402 / 531 |
| Hastings | Adams | 402 / 531 |
| Norfolk | Madison | 402 / 531 |
| North Platte | Lincoln | 308 |
| Columbus | Platte | 402 / 531 |
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Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which area code covers Omaha?
Omaha runs on both 402 and 531. Because 531 is an overlay, all 10 digits are required (for example 402-555-0123), even on local calls.
Which code do western Nebraska cities use?
The bulk of western Nebraska, including Grand Island, Kearney, and North Platte, sits under the 308 area code.
What time zone is Nebraska in?
Most of the state, Omaha and Lincoln included, follows Central Time (UTC-6), while the western panhandle keeps Mountain Time (UTC-7).
Can I reach Nebraska mobile numbers?
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