Area Code 873
Area code 873 covers Sherbrooke and nearby cities including Hull, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 873 quick facts
| Location | Sherbrooke, Quebec |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2012-09-15 |
| Overlay codes | 468, 819 |
| Nearby codes | 468, 819, 514, 579, 354, 450 |
| Carrier coverage | 669 prefixes; 18% wireless |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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Cities in area code 873
Sherbrooke, Hull, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville, Victoriaville, Maniwaki, Gatineau, Buckingham, Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Carriers in area code 873
Area code 873 spans 669 prefixes, about 18% wireless. Top carriers: TELUS COMMUNICATIONS (QUEBEC) INC. - QC, VIDEOTRON LTD., FIBERNETICS CORPORATION, IRISTEL INC. - ON. Look up the carrier and line type for a 873 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
- 819 — Hull
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 873?
Area code 873 covers Sherbrooke and nearby cities including Hull, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 873?
Area code 873 serves Sherbrooke, Hull, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville, Victoriaville, and 7 other communities in Quebec.
What time zone is area code 873 in?
Area code 873 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).
How do you dial a 873 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 873 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 873 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 873 a scam?
A 873 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 873 a country code?
No. 873 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 873 number written for international dialing looks like +1 873 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.