Canadian Area Codes / Quebec
The 450 area code
The 450 area code covers Greater Montreal suburbs, Canada.
Province
Quebec
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 450 area code
Major communities served by 450 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 450 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 450 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 450 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 450 shares its territory with 579, 354. From outside North America, dial +1 450 and then the number.
Is a 450 call spam?
The 450 area code is a legitimate code for Greater Montreal suburbs — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 450 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 450 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 450 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
450 area code — questions
Where is the 450 area code?
The 450 area code is in Quebec, Canada. It covers Greater Montreal suburbs, including Laval, Longueuil, Saint-Jérôme, Sorel-Tracy.
What time zone is the 450 area code in?
450 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 450 area code a scam?
No — 450 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to Greater Montreal suburbs in Quebec. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 450) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 450 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 450 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 450 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 450 overlaps with 579, 354). From outside North America, dial +1 450 and then the number.
Is 450 an overlay area code?
The 450 area shares the same territory as 579, 354. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 450 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 450 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 450 number.