Quebec area codes
Quebec has 15 area codes. Montreal alone has three. Quebec's 418 is the only one on Atlantic and Eastern Time.
Calling Quebec right now
Calling hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM (Canada's CRTC rules)
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When can you call Quebec numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Canada's CRTC rules. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in QuebecMon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM
- Canada (CRTC)Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PMApplies to calls to businesses too. Some provinces add rules the tool doesn't apply, like British Columbia's ban on calls on statutory holidays.CRTC Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules, Part III, s. 23 (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
Quebec area code FAQ
How many area codes does Quebec have?
15: 263, 343, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 468, 514, 579, 581, 613, 753, 819 and 873.
What time zone are Quebec area codes in?
Atlantic Time (AST, UTC-4; ADT, UTC-3 in summer) and Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer). Each code's page says which.
What is the newest Quebec area code?
263, in service since October 22, 2022.
When can you call Quebec numbers?
Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM, local time, under Canada's CRTC rules.
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