873
Area code
QUEBEC
Canada geographic area code, in service since 2012-09-15. Part of the 468/819/873 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.
Split from 819.
Statusin service
Introduced2012-09-15
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- 2010-06-25 NPA 873 to Overlay NPA Code 819 (Western Québec, Canada) other
- 2012-09-15Area code 873 entered service (created from 819).
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) |