Area code changes in Las Vegas will require new dialing procedures

By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

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In this Nov. 27, 2013 picture, Benjamin Lee uses his cell phone to navigate in Caroline County, Md. For as long as he can remember, Lee has dreamed of visiting every country on the planet. After graduating from college in Australia in 2012, he wanted one more grand adventure before pursuing a career: a walk across America. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Changes related to Las Vegas’ new area code, 725, are nearing.

Starting May 3, making local calls within the 702 area code will require dialing the area code plus the telephone number.

The new 725 area code was approved by the Public Utilities Commission in 2012 to help continue supplying telephone numbers, known as area code overlay. This change will affect all Clark County residents including Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Mesquite, Moapa Valley and North Las Vegas. The commission, along with cable providers, encourage residents to update numbers and dialing on all of their devices and documents to include area codes.

Clark County residents can be issued telephone numbers with the new area code starting June 3.

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0391.