273
Area code
QUEBEC
Canada geographic area code, in service since 2027-02-27. Part of the 273/367/418/581 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required. NANPA has flagged this area code for relief planning.
Split from 418.
Statusplanned
Introduced2027-02-27
JurisdictionQUEBEC, CANADA
Local dialing10D
Time zoneEastern
ReliefPlanning
Last verified2026-09-17
Relief planning is under way for area code 273.
No planning letter has been issued yet for this cycle — this page will be updated the day one is published. Subscribe to the change-event feed to be notified.
Area codes serve rate-center geographies, not municipal boundaries. “QUEBEC” identifies the jurisdiction, not an exact city footprint.
Change history
Recorded events for this NPA- 2025-10-17 NPA 273 to Overlay NPA 367/418/581 (Eastern Québec)
- 2027-02-27Area code 273 entered service (created from 418).
Planning letters & orders
Primary documents| Date | Document | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | PL-632 ↗ | NPA 273 to Overlay NPA 367/418/581 (Eastern Québec) |