Canadian Area Codes / Quebec
The 873 area code
The 873 area code covers Western and northern Quebec, Canada.
Province
Quebec
Time zone
Eastern Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 873 area code
Major communities served by 873 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 873 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 873 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 873 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 873 shares its territory with 819, 468. From outside North America, dial +1 873 and then the number.
Is a 873 call spam?
The 873 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 873 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 873 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 873 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
873 area code — questions
Where is the 873 area code?
The 873 area code is in Quebec, Canada. It covers Western and northern Quebec, including Gatineau, Sherbrooke.
What time zone is the 873 area code in?
873 numbers are in the Eastern Time zone.
Is the 873 area code a scam?
No — 873 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 873) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 873 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 873 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 873 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 873 overlaps with 819, 468). From outside North America, dial +1 873 and then the number.
Is 873 an overlay area code?
The 873 area shares the same territory as 819, 468. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 873 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 873 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 873 number.