819
Area code
QUEBEC
Canada geographic area code, in service since 1957-01-01. Part of the 468/819/873 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.
Statusin service
Introduced1957-01-01
JurisdictionQUEBEC, CANADA
Local dialing10D
Time zoneEastern
Last verified2026-09-17
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- 2021-12-02 NPA 468 to Overlay NPA 819/873 (western Quebec)
- 1957-01-01Area code 819 entered service.
Planning letters & orders
Primary documents| Date | Document | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-12 | PL-425 ↗ | NPA Code 873 to Overlay NPA Code 819 (Western Quebec, Canada) |
| 2010-06-25 | PL-405 ↗ | NPA 873 to Overlay NPA Code 819 (Western Québec, Canada) |
| 2006-05-16 | PL-355 ↗ | NPA 613 & NPA 819 Relief Phase One (Dial Plan Change) |