Area Code 819
Area code 819 covers Hull and nearby cities including Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 819 quick facts
| Location | Hull, Quebec |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1957-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 468, 873 |
| Nearby codes | 468, 514, 873, 354, 450, 579 |
| Carrier coverage | 769 prefixes; 21% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 3 complaints across 1 numbers |
| Data current as of | September 13, 2026 |
Is a call from 819 a scam? Who called me from 819?
FTC complaints involving 819 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 819 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.
Most-complained 819 numbers:
- (819) 703-7999 — 3 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.
Cities in area code 819
Hull, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville, Val-d'Or, Shawinigan, Gatineau, Rouyn-Noranda, Victoriaville, Maniwaki, Mont-Laurier, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Carriers in area code 819
Area code 819 spans 769 prefixes, about 21% wireless. Top carriers: BELL QUEBEC, TELEBEC LIMITED, VIDEOTRON LTD., BELL CELLULAR, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 819 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
- 581 — Québec
- 873 — Sherbrooke
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 819?
Area code 819 covers Hull and nearby cities including Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 819?
Area code 819 serves Hull, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville, Val-d'Or, and 7 other communities in Quebec.
What time zone is area code 819 in?
Area code 819 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).
How do you dial a 819 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 819 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 819 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 819 a scam?
A 819 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 819 a country code?
No. 819 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 819 number written for international dialing looks like +1 819 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of September 13, 2026. Refreshed monthly.