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819 Area Code

Covers Gatineau and nearby communities in Québec.

Example number(819) 555-0142
Local time in Gatineau
5:37:07 PM
Thu, Aug 27·EDT
That’s 4 hours behind you.
Time zone
local
UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)
Cities covered
28
in this area code
Code type
Geographic
Standard area code
Local dialing
10 digits
No leading 1 needed
Coverage

Area code 819 map

Interactive coverage map for area code 819, centered on Gatineau, Québec

45.4772, -75.7016

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Area code 819 coverage map — centered on Gatineau. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

Area code 819 coverage map — centered on Gatineau. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

If you are trying to place Gatineau, on the map, area code 819 is the one that covers it. It covers communities such as Gatineau, Amos, Asbestos, Bois-des-Filion and more across Québec. The region observes local time, so a number like (819) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 343, 613, 450. It shares its territory with the overlay code 873, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 819 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 Gatineau, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 819 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 819 spam calls.

Coverage

Cities covered by 819

Cities & neighborhoods

  • Gatineau
  • Amos
  • Asbestos
  • Bois-des-Filion
  • Bécancour
  • Coaticook
  • Drummondville
  • Jonquière
  • La Sarre
  • La Tuque
  • Louiseville
  • Magog
  • Mont-Laurier
  • Nicolet
  • Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
  • Plessisville
  • Princeville
  • Rivière-du-Loup
  • Rouyn-Noranda
  • Saint-Basile-le-Grand
  • Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
  • Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
  • Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon
  • Saint-Léonard
  • Sainte-Adèle
  • Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
  • Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
  • Sainte-Marie

Looking for the broader picture? See all Québec area codes.

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Nearby & overlay area codes

Overlay codes (same area)

These share 819’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.

Neighboring codes

Codes for adjacent regions and metros.

Safety

Is a call from 819 a scam?

Area code 819 serves Gatineau and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 819 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.

Dialing

Calling a 819 number from abroad

Every 819 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:

+1 819 555-0142

If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:

  • UK, Germany, France & most of Europe00 1 819 555-0142
  • Australia0011 1 819 555-0142
  • Japan010 1 819 555-0142
  • Mexico00 1 819 555-0142

Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 819 555-0142.

Tools

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.

FAQ

Area code 819: frequently asked questions

Where is the 819 area code located?

The 819 area code is located in Québec, centered on Gatineau. Communities in the 819 area include Gatineau, Amos, Asbestos, Bois-des-Filion, Bécancour, Coaticook.

What time zone is 819 in?

Area code 819 is in the local time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Gatineau on the live clock above.

What cities use area code 819?

Cities and areas that use 819 include Gatineau, Amos, Asbestos, Bois-des-Filion, Bécancour, Coaticook. Its primary city is Gatineau, .

Do I need to dial 1 before 819?

For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 819 plus the seven-digit number. The 819 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.

Is 819 a toll-free or scam number?

No — 819 is a normal geographic area code for Gatineau, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 819 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 819?

Area code 819 is overlaid by 873, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.