579 Area Code
Covers Laval and nearby communities in Québec.
(579) 555-0142Area code 579 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 579, centered on Laval, Québec
45.5699, -73.6920
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 579 coverage map — centered on Laval. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
579 is the area code for Laval and the surrounding part of Québec. It covers communities such as Laval, Baie-Saint-Paul, Beloeil, Boucherville and more across Québec. The region observes local time, so a number like (579) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 438, 819, 873. It shares its territory with the overlay code 450, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 579 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Laval, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 579 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 579 spam calls.
Cities covered by 579
Cities & neighborhoods
- Laval
- Baie-Saint-Paul
- Beloeil
- Boucherville
- Bromont
- Chambly
- Châteauguay
- Cowansville
- Granby
- Joliette
- L'Assomption
- La Prairie
- Lachute
- Lavaltrie
- Longueuil
- Marieville
- Mascouche
- Mirabel
- Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
- Pont-Rouge
- Rawdon
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Saint-Constant
- Saint-Eustache
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Saint-Jérôme
Looking for the broader picture? See all Québec area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 579’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 579 a scam?
Area code 579 serves Laval and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 579 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 579 number from abroad
Every 579 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 579 555-0142If 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 1 579 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 579 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 579 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 579 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 579 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 579: frequently asked questions
Where is the 579 area code located?
The 579 area code is located in Québec, centered on Laval. Communities in the 579 area include Laval, Baie-Saint-Paul, Beloeil, Boucherville, Bromont, Chambly.
What time zone is 579 in?
Area code 579 is in the local time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Laval on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 579?
Cities and areas that use 579 include Laval, Baie-Saint-Paul, Beloeil, Boucherville, Bromont, Chambly. Its primary city is Laval, .
Do I need to dial 1 before 579?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 579 plus the seven-digit number. The 579 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 579 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 579 is a normal geographic area code for Laval, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 579 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 579?
Area code 579 is overlaid by 450, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.