Area Code 263

Area code 263 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 263 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since October 22, 2022. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 438, 514, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 263 number.

Because 263 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 263?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 263 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 263 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 263?

Area code 263 covers Montréal and nearby cities including Lachine, Pointe-Claire, Roxboro in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 263?

Area code 263 serves Montréal, Lachine, Pointe-Claire, Roxboro, Sainte-Geneviève, and 1 other communities in Quebec.

What time zone is area code 263 in?

Area code 263 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 263 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 263 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 263 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 263 a scam?

A 263 number is geographically tied to Quebec, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 263 a country code?

No. 263 is a Canadian area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for Canada is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 263 number written for international dialing looks like +1 263 followed by the 7-digit local number.