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