263
Area code
QUEBEC
Canada geographic area code, in service since 2022-10-22. Part of the 263/438/514 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.
Statusin service
Introduced2022-10-22
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- 2021-11-10 NPA 263 to Overlay NPA 438/514 (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
- 2022-10-22Area code 263 entered service (created from 514).
Planning letters & orders
Primary documents| Date | Document | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-10 | PL-572 ↗ | NPA 263 to Overlay NPA 438/514 (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) |