Area Code 581
Area code 581 covers Québec, Quebec (Eastern Time) and nearby Chicoutimi, Alma and Rimouski; overlays 367 and 418 share the same area.
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 | November 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, Quebec (Eastern Time) and nearby Chicoutimi, Alma and Rimouski; overlays 367 and 418 share the same area.
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 November 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.