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Arctic Bay, Arviat, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay, Chesterfield Inlet, Clyde River, Coral Harbour, Gjoa Haven, Grise Fiord, Igloolik, Iqaluit, K
86 prefixes
Phone numbers and area codes in Nunavut
CNAC records 86 in-service central-office prefixes for Nunavut, spread across 1 area code, 25 rate centres and 5 carriers. Each area code is broken down below with its main rate centres and the number of prefixes it carries.
Background reading: Canadian area codes, overlays, and what a 416 number actually tells you · Your rights: caller data, privacy law and persistent callers
In numbers
- In-service prefixes
- 86
- Telephone numbers covered
- 860,000
- Carriers
- 5
- Rate centres
- 25
- Area codes
- 1
- First assignment
- July 20, 2005
- Most recent assignment
- May 8, 2025
Area codes
Where these numbers land
| Rate centre | Province | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | NU | 13 | 5 |
| Arviat | NU | 4 | 3 |
| Arctic Bay | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Baker Lake | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Cambridge Bay | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Chesterfield Inlet | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Clyde River | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Coral Harbour | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Gjoa Haven | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Grise Fiord | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Igloolik | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Kimmirut | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Kinngait | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Kugaaruk | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Kugluktuk | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Naujaat | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Pangnirtung | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Pond Inlet | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Qikiqtarjuaq | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Rankin Inlet | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Resolute | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Sanikiluaq | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Sanirajak | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Taloyoak | NU | 3 | 3 |
| Whale Cove | NU | 3 | 3 |
Who holds these numbers
Bell Mobility holds the largest share at 27 prefixes, 31.4% of the total, ahead of 4 other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share | First assigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Mobility | 27 | 31.4 % | 2005 |
| Northwestel | 27 | 31.4 % | 2011 |
| SSi Micro Ltd. | 26 | 30.2 % | 2016 |
| Iristel Inc. | 5 | 5.8 % | 2012 |
| Ice Wireless Inc. | 1 | 1.2 % | 2016 |
Had a suspicious call?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they are your bank, the Canada Revenue Agency, a courier or your phone company, hang up and call the organization on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the fraud
Report the call or text to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501. If you lost money or gave out personal details, tell your bank first, then your local police.
- Register on the National Do Not Call List
Registering a landline or mobile on the National DNCL is free. Registered charities, political parties, newspapers and companies you already do business with may still call.
- Forward suspicious texts to 7726
Forward a scam or spam text to 7726 (SPAM on the keypad). It's free, and your carrier uses it to block the sender. Don't tap links or reply.
Nunavut: questions and answers
What time zone are Nunavut numbers in?
More than one: 12 rate centres are on Eastern Time (ET), UTC−5; UTC−4 in daylight saving time; 7 rate centres are on Central Time (CT), UTC−6; UTC−5 in daylight saving time; 5 rate centres are on Mountain Time (MT), UTC−7; UTC−6 in daylight saving time; 1 rate centre is on Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5, no daylight saving time.
How many phone prefixes does Nunavut have?
The CNAC register lists 86 in-service prefixes in Nunavut, about 860,000 numbers, held by 5 carriers across 25 rate centres and 1 area codes.
Where do I report a scam call in Nunavut?
To the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) and, if you lost money, your bank and then your local police. Unwanted telemarketing goes to the CRTC's National Do Not Call List; spam texts can be forwarded to 7726.
Allocation source: Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNAC), the registry that records which carrier a central-office code was originally issued to. An allocation says who was issued the prefix, not who serves the number today: numbers can be ported between carriers, and caller ID can be spoofed outright.