Area Code 581
Area code 581 covers Québec and nearby cities including Chicoutimi, Alma, Rimouski in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 581 quick facts
| Location | Québec, Quebec |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2008-09-19 |
| Overlay codes | 367, 418 |
| Nearby codes | 273, 367, 418, 468, 819, 514 |
| Carrier coverage | 778 prefixes; 19% wireless |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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Cities in area code 581
Québec, Chicoutimi, Alma, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Thetford Mines, Lévis, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, Chibougamau, Hauterive, Saint-Félicien
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 581
Area code 581 spans 778 prefixes, about 19% wireless. Top carriers: VIDEOTRON LTD., TELUS COMMUNICATIONS (QUEBEC) INC. - QC, TELECOMMUNICATIONS XITTEL INC. - QC, IRISTEL INC. - ON. Look up the carrier and line type for a 581 number.
Other Quebec area codes
- 263 — Montréal
- 273 — Alma
- 354 — Valleyfield
- 367 — Québec
- 418 — Québec
- 438 — Montréal
- 450 — Granby
- 468 — Sherbrooke
- 514 — Montréal
- 579 — Granby
- 819 — Hull
- 873 — Sherbrooke
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 581?
Area code 581 covers Québec and nearby cities including Chicoutimi, Alma, Rimouski in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 581?
Area code 581 serves Québec, Chicoutimi, Alma, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, and 7 other communities in Quebec.
What time zone is area code 581 in?
Area code 581 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).
How do you dial a 581 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 581 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 581 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 581 a scam?
A 581 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 581 a country code?
No. 581 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 581 number written for international dialing looks like +1 581 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.