Canadian Area Codes / Quebec
The 819 area code
The 819 area code covers Western and northern Quebec, Canada.
Province
Quebec
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 819 area code
Major communities served by 819 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 819 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 819 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 819 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 819 shares its territory with 873, 468. From outside North America, dial +1 819 and then the number.
Is a 819 call spam?
The 819 area code is a legitimate code for Western and northern Quebec — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 819 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 819 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 819 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
819 area code — questions
Where is the 819 area code?
The 819 area code is in Quebec, Canada. It covers Western and northern Quebec, including Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Val-d'Or.
What time zone is the 819 area code in?
819 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 819 area code a scam?
No — 819 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to Western and northern Quebec in Quebec. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 819) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 819 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 819 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 819 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 819 overlaps with 873, 468). From outside North America, dial +1 819 and then the number.
Is 819 an overlay area code?
The 819 area shares the same territory as 873, 468. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 819 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 819 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 819 number.