514 Area Code
Covers Montreal and nearby communities in Québec.
(514) 555-0142Area code 514 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 514, centered on Montreal, Québec
48.4165, -71.2488
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 514 coverage map — centered on Montreal. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Montreal, on the map, area code 514 is the one that covers it. It covers communities such as Montreal, Jonquière, Montréal-Ouest, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot and more across Québec. The region observes local time, so a number like (514) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 367, 418, 581. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 514 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in Montreal, a map of the 514 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 514 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 514
Cities & neighborhoods
- Montreal
- Jonquière
- Montréal-Ouest
- Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- Pointe-Claire
- Sainte-Adèle
Looking for the broader picture? See all Québec area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 514’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
514 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 514 a scam?
Area code 514 serves Montreal and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 514 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 514 number from abroad
Every 514 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 514 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 514 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 514 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 514 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 514 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 514 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 514: frequently asked questions
Where is the 514 area code located?
The 514 area code is located in Québec, centered on Montreal. Communities in the 514 area include Montreal, Jonquière, Montréal-Ouest, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Pointe-Claire, Sainte-Adèle.
What time zone is 514 in?
Area code 514 is in the local time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Montreal on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 514?
Cities and areas that use 514 include Montreal, Jonquière, Montréal-Ouest, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Pointe-Claire, Sainte-Adèle. Its primary city is Montreal, .
Do I need to dial 1 before 514?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 514. Ten-digit dialing (the 514 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 514 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 514 is a normal geographic area code for Montreal, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 514 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 514?
Area code 514 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.