581 Area Code
Covers Quebec City and nearby communities in Québec.
(581) 555-0142Area code 581 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 581, centered on Quebec City, Québec
48.5501, -71.6491
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 581 coverage map — centered on Quebec City. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 581 come from Quebec City and nearby communities in Québec. It covers communities such as Quebec City, Alma, Amqui, Baie-Saint-Paul and more across Québec. The region observes local time, so a number like (581) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 514, 450, 579. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 367, 418, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 581 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. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 581, its related area codes, and practical advice on 581 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 581
Cities & neighborhoods
- Quebec City
- Alma
- Amqui
- Baie-Saint-Paul
- Beauceville
- Chandler
- Chibougamau
- Dolbeau-Mistassini
- Donnacona
- Gaspé
- Jonquière
- La Malbaie
- La Tuque
- Laval
- Matane
- Mont-Joli
- Montmagny
- Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
- Pointe-Claire
- Pont-Rouge
- Port-Cartier
- Québec
- Rimouski
- Rivière-du-Loup
- Roberval
- Saint-Basile-le-Grand
- Saint-Félicien
Looking for the broader picture? See all Québec area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 581’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 581 a scam?
Area code 581 serves Quebec City and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 581 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 581 number from abroad
Every 581 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 581 555-0142If 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 1 581 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 581 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 581 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 581 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 581 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 581: frequently asked questions
Where is the 581 area code located?
The 581 area code is located in Québec, centered on Quebec City. Communities in the 581 area include Quebec City, Alma, Amqui, Baie-Saint-Paul, Beauceville, Chandler.
What time zone is 581 in?
Area code 581 is in the local time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Quebec City on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 581?
Cities and areas that use 581 include Quebec City, Alma, Amqui, Baie-Saint-Paul, Beauceville, Chandler. Its primary city is Quebec City, .
Do I need to dial 1 before 581?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 581 plus the seven-digit number. The 581 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 581 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 581 is a normal geographic area code for Quebec City, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 581 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 581?
Area code 581 is overlaid by 367, 418, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.