Nevada Area Codes
| State: | Nevada (NV) |
| Area Codes: | 3 |
| Timezone: | Pacific (PDT) |
| Current Time: | 12:48 AM |
About Nevada Area Codes
Nevada (NV) uses 3 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 4,548,072, Nevada is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Pacific Time Zone (PDT). The current local time in Nevada is 12:48 AM.
The largest cities in Nevada include Las Vegas (pop. 2,104,198), Reno (pop. 445,020), Henderson (pop. 320,189), North Las Vegas (pop. 251,974) and Paradise (pop. 235,087) . Nevada has 17 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in NV 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 Nevada 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 Nevada now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.
All Nevada Area Codes
The table below lists every active area code in Nevada, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.
| Area Code | Major City | Other Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 702 | Las Vegas | Henderson, North Las Vegas, Mesquite, Boulder City, Laughlin, Sandy Valley, Alamo, Indian Springs and more |
| 725 | Las Vegas | North Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Draper, Phoenix |
| 775 | Las Vegas | Reno, North Las Vegas, Sparks, Carson City, Pahrump, Fernley, Elko, Sun Valley and more |
Largest Cities in Nevada
These are the largest cities in Nevada by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.
| City | Population | County |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 2,104,198 | Clark County |
| Reno | 445,020 | Washoe County |
| Henderson | 320,189 | Clark County |
| North Las Vegas | 251,974 | Clark County |
| Paradise | 235,087 | Clark County |
| Spring Valley | 207,127 | Clark County |
| Sunrise Manor | 193,781 | Clark County |
| Enterprise | 171,108 | Clark County |
| Sparks | 105,006 | Washoe County |
| Carson City | 58,756 | Carson City |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nevada is primarily in the Pacific Time Zone (PDT).
The current local time is 12:48 AM.
The area code covering the most cities in Nevada is 775, which serves Las Vegas and 79+ other communities.
Yes, most areas in Nevada 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 Nevada number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 702-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.
Nevada has 17 counties.
The state's total estimated population is 4,548,072, spread across these counties and served by 3 area codes.
