Area code

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Canada geographic area code, in service since 2024-02-17. Part of the 709/879 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.

Split from 709. Overlaid with 709 .

Statusin service

Introduced2024-02-17

JurisdictionNEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, CANADA

Local dialing10D

Time zoneN

Last verified2026-09-17

Area codes serve rate-center geographies, not municipal boundaries. “NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR” identifies the jurisdiction, not an exact city footprint.

Change history

Recorded events for this NPA

2023-09-15 NPA 879 to Overlay NPA 709 (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) - supersedes PL-557 overlay
2024-02-17Area code 879 entered service (created from 709).

Planning letters & orders

Primary documents

NANPA planning letters for area code 879
Date	Document	Subject
2023-09-15	PL-622 ↗	NPA 879 to Overlay NPA 709 (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) - supersedes PL-557
2021-01-20	PL-557 ↗	NPA 879 overlay on NPA 709 (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) Indefinitely Deferred – supersedes PL-503, PL-514 and PL-521.
2018-09-24	PL-521 ↗	NPA 879 to Overlay NPA 709 (New Foundland & Labrador, Canada)
2018-04-09	PL-514 ↗	NPA 879 to Overlay NPA 709 (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada)
2017-03-15	PL-503 ↗	NPA 879 to Overlay NPA 709 (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada)

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