581
Area code
QUEBEC
Canada geographic area code, in service since 2008-09-19. Part of the 367/418/581 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.
Statusin service
Introduced2008-09-19
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- 2008-02-12 NPA 581 to Overlay NPA 418 (Quebec, Canada)
- 2008-09-19Area code 581 entered service (created from 418).
Planning letters & orders
Primary documents| Date | Document | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-12 | PL-373R1 ↗ | NPA 581 to Overlay NPA 418 (Quebec, Canada) |