Area Code 468

Area code 468 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 468 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 819, 873, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 468 number.

Because 468 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 468?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 468 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 468 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 468?

Area code 468 covers Sherbrooke and nearby cities including Hull, Richmond, Lac-Drolet in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 468?

Area code 468 serves Sherbrooke, Hull, Richmond, Lac-Drolet, La Patrie, and 7 other communities in Quebec.

What time zone is area code 468 in?

Area code 468 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 468 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 468 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 468 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 468 a scam?

A 468 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 468 a country code?

No. 468 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 468 number written for international dialing looks like +1 468 followed by the 7-digit local number.