Canadian Area Codes / Quebec
The 263 area code
The 263 area code covers the Island of Montreal, Canada.
Province
Quebec
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 263 area code
Major communities served by 263 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 263 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 263 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 263 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 263 shares its territory with 514, 438. From outside North America, dial +1 263 and then the number.
Is a 263 call spam?
The 263 area code is a legitimate code for the Island of Montreal — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 263 call isn't guaranteed to be local or genuine. When in doubt, let it go to voicemail and call back using a number you trust.
Want a local 263 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 263 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
263 area code — questions
Where is the 263 area code?
The 263 area code is in Quebec, Canada. It covers the Island of Montreal, including Montreal.
What time zone is the 263 area code in?
263 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 263 area code a scam?
No — 263 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to the Island of Montreal in Quebec. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 263) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 263 call isn't guaranteed to be genuine or nearby. Treat unsolicited calls with the usual caution no matter what area code shows.
How do you dial a 263 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 263 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 263 overlaps with 514, 438). From outside North America, dial +1 263 and then the number.
Is 263 an overlay area code?
The 263 area shares the same territory as 514, 438. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 263 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 263 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 263 number.