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State: Nebraska (NE)
Area Codes: 3
Timezone: Central (CDT)
Current Time: 8:44 PM

About Nebraska Area Codes

Nebraska (NE) uses 3 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 1,910,641, Nebraska is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time in Nebraska is 8:44 PM.

The largest cities in Nebraska include Omaha (pop. 847,819), Lincoln (pop. 289,490), Bellevue (pop. 53,544), Grand Island (pop. 53,296) and Kearney (pop. 34,418) . Nebraska has 93 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in NE covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a Nebraska phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Nebraska now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All Nebraska Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in Nebraska, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
308 Grand Island Kearney, Scottsbluff, North Platte, Lexington, Gering, Alliance, McCook, Sidney and more
402 Omaha Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Fremont, Norfolk, Hastings, Columbus, La Vista and more
531 Omaha Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Norfolk, Howells, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Rapid City

Largest Cities in Nebraska

These are the largest cities in Nebraska by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
Omaha 847,819 Douglas County
Lincoln 289,490 Lancaster County
Bellevue 53,544 Sarpy County
Grand Island 53,296 Hall County
Kearney 34,418 Buffalo County
Fremont 27,456 Dodge County
Norfolk 27,032 Madison County
Scottsbluff 25,114 Scotts Bluff County
Hastings 24,692 Adams County
North Platte 24,098 Lincoln County

Frequently Asked Questions

Nebraska has 3 active area codes. These include 308 (Grand Island), 402 (Omaha) and 531 (Omaha) .

Nebraska is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time is 8:44 PM.

The area code covering the most cities in Nebraska is 402, which serves Omaha and 255+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in Nebraska now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a Nebraska number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 308-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

Nebraska has 93 counties. The state's total estimated population is 1,910,641, spread across these counties and served by 3 area codes.

Omaha is served by area code 308, 402 and 531 .
Nebraska at a Glance
  • Abbreviation NE
  • Area Codes 3
  • Population 1,910,641
  • Counties 93
  • Cities 576
  • Time Zone Central
  • Current Time 8:44 PM
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