Canadian Area Codes / Quebec
The 438 area code
The 438 area code covers the Island of Montreal, Canada.
Province
Quebec
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 438 area code
Major communities served by 438 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 438 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 438 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 438 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 438 shares its territory with 514, 263. From outside North America, dial +1 438 and then the number.
Is a 438 call spam?
The 438 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 438 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 438 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 438 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
438 area code — questions
Where is the 438 area code?
The 438 area code is in Quebec, Canada. It covers the Island of Montreal, including Montreal.
What time zone is the 438 area code in?
438 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 438 area code a scam?
No — 438 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 438) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 438 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 438 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 438 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 438 overlaps with 514, 263). From outside North America, dial +1 438 and then the number.
Is 438 an overlay area code?
The 438 area shares the same territory as 514, 263. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 438 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 438 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 438 number.