873 Area Code
Covers Gatineau and nearby communities in Québec.
(873) 555-0142Area code 873 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 873, centered on Gatineau, Québec
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 873 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 873 is the one that covers it. It covers communities such as Gatineau, Amos, Coaticook, Drummondville and more across Québec. The region observes local time, so a number like (873) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 343, 613, 450. It shares its territory with the overlay code 819, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 873 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 873 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 873 spam calls.
Cities covered by 873
Cities & neighborhoods
- Gatineau
- Amos
- Coaticook
- Drummondville
- La Sarre
- La Tuque
- Louiseville
- Magog
- Mont-Laurier
- Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
- Rouyn-Noranda
- Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon
- Sainte-Adèle
- Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
- Sainte-Marie
- Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
- Shawinigan
- Sherbrooke
- Trois-Rivières
- Val-d'Or
- Val-des-Monts
- Victoriaville
Looking for the broader picture? See all Québec area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 873’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 873 a scam?
Area code 873 serves Gatineau and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 873 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 873 number from abroad
Every 873 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 873 555-0142If 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 1 873 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 873 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 873 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 873 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 873 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 873: frequently asked questions
Where is the 873 area code located?
The 873 area code is located in Québec, centered on Gatineau. Communities in the 873 area include Gatineau, Amos, Coaticook, Drummondville, La Sarre, La Tuque.
What time zone is 873 in?
Area code 873 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 873?
Cities and areas that use 873 include Gatineau, Amos, Coaticook, Drummondville, La Sarre, La Tuque. Its primary city is Gatineau, .
Do I need to dial 1 before 873?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 873 plus the seven-digit number. The 873 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 873 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 873 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 873 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 873?
Area code 873 is overlaid by 819, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.