Information on the new area codes

Learn about these new area codes and view frequently asked questions.

As demand for telecommunications services continues to grow, new area codes will be added to ensure adequate availability of telephone numbers. The geographic region currently covered by area codes will see the addition of a code.

Note:

  • The new area codes will only be assigned to new telephone numbers

  • Anyone who already has a number will retain their existing number

  • The geographic boundaries that govern long distances will not change

  • Special numbers like 9-1-1 will still be dialed using 3 digits

  • For your local calls, you will continue to dial 10 digits (area code + local number)

Region

New codes

Existing codes

Launch date

Manitoba

584

204, 431

October 29, 2022

Ontario

683

249, 705

June 18, 2022

Ontario

753

343, 613

March 26, 2022

Ontario

742

289, 365, 905

October 16, 2021

Quebec

367

481, 581

November 24, 2018

Quebec

263

514, 438

October 22, 2022

Quebec

468

819, 873

October 22, 2022

Quebec

354

450, 579

October 22, 2022

New Brunswick

428

506

April 29, 2023

Alberta

368

403, 587, 780, 825

April 23, 2022

Ontario

382

226, 519, 548

June 17, 2023

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