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Nebraska Area Codes
All 3 area codes serving Nebraska, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Nebraska is served by 3 area codes in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Nebraska area code
Nebraska is served by 3 area codes in the Central Time zone. 1 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes. Central in the east (Omaha, Lincoln); the Panhandle is Mountain.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | Central and western Nebraska, including Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and the Panhandle | Geographic | Since 1955 |
| 402 | Eastern Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln and surrounding towns | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 531 | Eastern Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln and surrounding towns | Overlay | Since 2011 |
Area codes and dialing in Nebraska
Nebraska's 3 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Omaha, Grand Island — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Nebraska is 402 (Omaha), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Nebraska region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Nebraska city area code pages
Look up the area codes for a specific Nebraska city: Omaha · Lincoln.
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Nebraska area code FAQ
How many area codes does Nebraska have?
Nebraska currently has 3 area codes: 308, 402, 531.
What is the main area code for Nebraska?
Nebraska has no single main code. Its original 1947 area code was 402; today the main cities are served by 402 (Omaha), 308 (Grand Island), 531 (Omaha).
Does Nebraska require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay areas you must dial all 10 digits, even for local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.