Area Code 273 — Quebec
This is a Canadian area code
Area code 273 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 273 is located in Quebec, Canada — specifically the Eastern Québec region and operates on Eastern Time . View all Canadian area codes →
Area Code Details
- Area Code
- 273
- State / Province
- Quebec (QC)
- Country
- Canada
- Geographic Area
- Eastern Québec
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time Eastern Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Inactive
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- February 27, 2027
- Assigned
- October 16, 2025
- Overlay Complex
- 273/367/418/581
Cities Served
Covers the Eastern Québec region of Quebec.
History & Relationships
Split from
418Other Area Codes in Quebec
View all →Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 273
What state is area code 273?
Area code 273 is located in Quebec, specifically covering the Eastern Québec region.
Where is area code 273 from?
Area code 273 originates from Quebec — Eastern Québec. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.
What time zone is area code 273?
Area code 273 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).
Is a call from area code 273 a scam?
Area code 273 is a legitimate Canadian area code serving Quebec. Like any area code, individual numbers using 273 can be used for scam calls. Note that calls from 273 are international calls from Canada — unexpected calls may incur charges. Always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.