Area Code 418
Area code 418 covers Québec and nearby cities including Chicoutimi, Rimouski, Alma in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 418 quick facts
| Location | Québec, Quebec |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 367, 581 |
| Nearby codes | 273, 367, 581, 468, 819, 514 |
| Carrier coverage | 776 prefixes; 22% wireless |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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Cities in area code 418
Québec, Chicoutimi, Rimouski, Alma, Rivière-du-Loup, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, Thetford Mines, Montmagny, Saint-Félicien, Lévis, Jonquière
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 418
Area code 418 spans 776 prefixes, about 22% wireless. Top carriers: TELUS COMMUNICATIONS (QUEBEC) INC. - QC, BELL QUEBEC, VIDEOTRON LTD., BELL CELLULAR, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 418 number.
Other Quebec area codes
- 263 — Montréal
- 273 — Alma
- 354 — Valleyfield
- 367 — Québec
- 438 — Montréal
- 450 — Granby
- 468 — Sherbrooke
- 514 — Montréal
- 579 — Granby
- 581 — Québec
- 819 — Hull
- 873 — Sherbrooke
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 418?
Area code 418 covers Québec and nearby cities including Chicoutimi, Rimouski, Alma in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 418?
Area code 418 serves Québec, Chicoutimi, Rimouski, Alma, Rivière-du-Loup, and 7 other communities in Quebec.
What time zone is area code 418 in?
Area code 418 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).
How do you dial a 418 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 418 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 418 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 418 a scam?
A 418 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 418 a country code?
No. 418 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 418 number written for international dialing looks like +1 418 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.