Area Code 263Quebec

Montreal Quebec Canada
Active General Purpose Code Overlay Canada

This is a Canadian area code

Area code 263 is located in Quebec, Canada. Canada shares the North American Numbering Plan (NANPA) with the US, so Canadian numbers use the same 10-digit format. Calls between the US and Canada may or may not be included in your plan — check with your carrier, as international rates can apply.

Area code 263 is located in Quebec, Canada — specifically the Montreal Quebec Canada region and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Pointe-Claire . View all Canadian area codes →

Area Code Details

Area Code
263
State / Province
Quebec (QC)
Country
Canada
Geographic Area
Montreal Quebec Canada
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
October 22, 2022
Assigned
November 10, 2021
Population Served
~36,109 est.
Overlay Complex
263/438/514

Cities Served

History & Relationships

Split from

514
Quebec

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

6 rate centers identified within area code 263

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 263

What state is area code 263?

Area code 263 is located in Quebec, specifically covering the Montreal Quebec Canada region.

Where is area code 263 from?

Area code 263 originates from Quebec — Montreal Quebec Canada. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 263?

Area code 263 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 263?

Area code 263 serves cities including Pointe-Claire, Roxboro, Île-Perrot, Lachine, Montréal, Sainte-Geneviève.

Is a call from area code 263 a scam?

Area code 263 is a legitimate Canadian area code serving Quebec. Like any area code, individual numbers using 263 can be used for scam calls. Note that calls from 263 are international calls from Canada — unexpected calls may incur charges. Always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.