Area Code 514

FTC complaints involving 514 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 514 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Dropped call or no message”, “Other”.

Most-complained 514 numbers:

• (514) 636-2229 — 16 complaints
• (514) 277-0884 — 4 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 514?

Area code 514 covers Montréal and nearby cities including Lachine, Pointe-Claire, Roxboro in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 514?

Area code 514 serves Montréal, Lachine, Pointe-Claire, Roxboro, Sainte-Geneviève, and 1 other communities in Quebec.

What time zone is area code 514 in?

Area code 514 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 514 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 514 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 514 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 514 a scam?

A 514 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 514 a country code?

No. 514 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 514 number written for international dialing looks like +1 514 followed by the 7-digit local number.