Area Code 879

Area code 879 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 879 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since February 17, 2024. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 709, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 879 number.

Because 879 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 879?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 879 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 879 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 879?

Area code 879 covers St John's and nearby cities including Corner Brook in Newfoundland and Labrador, in the Newfoundland Time.

What cities use area code 879?

Area code 879 serves St John's, Corner Brook in Newfoundland and Labrador.

What time zone is area code 879 in?

Area code 879 is in the Newfoundland Time (America/St_Johns).

How do you dial a 879 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 879 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 879 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 879 a scam?

A 879 number is geographically tied to Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 879 a country code?

No. 879 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 879 number written for international dialing looks like +1 879 followed by the 7-digit local number.