Quick answer
Quebec has 6 active geographic area codes covering Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau. The most-recognized codes are 514, 418, 819, serving Montreal and the Island of Montreal region.
- Total codes
- 6
- Top metro
- Montreal
- Time zone
- ET
- Largest code
- 438 (Montreal)
Area codes in Quebec
Quebec is served by 6 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2012 as population and call demand grew across the province.
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | Quebec City | Eastern Quebec | 1947 | 581 | 1,700,000 |
| 438 | Montreal | Island of Montreal | 2006 | 514, 263 | 2,000,000 |
| 514 | Montreal | Island of Montreal | 1947 | 438, 263 | 2,000,000 |
| 581 | Quebec City | Eastern Quebec | 2008 | 418 | 1,700,000 |
| 819 | Gatineau | Western and Central Quebec | 1957 | 873 | 1,100,000 |
| 873 | Gatineau | Western and Central Quebec | 2012 | 819 | 1,100,000 |
Time zones in Quebec
All area codes in Quebec fall in the ET time zone.
- ET — area codes: 418, 438, 514, 581, 819, 873
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in Quebec and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
Why get a local Quebec number?
A Quebec area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in Quebec recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Quebec number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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