Nebraska area codes
- Area codes in
- 3
- State
- Nebraska
- Local time
- Central Time
Nebraska is served by 3 area codes, from 402 in 1947 to 531 in 2011. 1 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in Nebraska
Nebraska is served by 3 area codes. 402 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 531 is the newest, activated in 2011.
Nebraska area code map
Nebraska sits in the Central Time zone, with its 3 codes spread across the state.
Nebraska area codes by city
These are the Nebraska cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Grand Island
Overlay codes and dialling rules in Nebraska
1 of Nebraska’s 3 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in Nebraska
These Nebraska area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Nebraska area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 402 | Omaha | 656 |
| 531 | Omaha | 123 |
| 308 | Grand Island | 85 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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Questions
How many area codes does Nebraska have?
Nebraska has 3 area codes: 308, 402, 531.
What is the main area code for Omaha?
The main area code for Omaha is 402.
Which Nebraska area code is oldest?
Area code 402 is the oldest in Nebraska, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Nebraska?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 1 of Nebraska’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which Nebraska area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 402 (Omaha) drew the most reports of any Nebraska code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 656 numbers reported.