Canadian Area Codes / Newfoundland and Labrador
The 879 area code
The 879 area code covers all of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Province
Newfoundland and Labrador
Time zone
Newfoundland Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 879 area code
Major communities served by 879 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 879 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 879 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 879 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 879 shares its territory with 709. From outside North America, dial +1 879 and then the number.
Is a 879 call spam?
The 879 area code is a legitimate code for all of Newfoundland and Labrador — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 879 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 879 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 879 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
879 area code — questions
Where is the 879 area code?
The 879 area code is in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It covers all of Newfoundland and Labrador, including St. John's.
What time zone is the 879 area code in?
879 numbers are in the Newfoundland Time zone.
Is the 879 area code a scam?
No — 879 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to all of Newfoundland and Labrador in Newfoundland and Labrador. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 879) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 879 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 879 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 879 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 879 overlaps with 709). From outside North America, dial +1 879 and then the number.
Is 879 an overlay area code?
The 879 area shares the same territory as 709. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 879 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 879 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 879 number.