What are the new area codes in Canada?
New area codes will be introduced gradually in the following regions.
| Region | Current area code(s) | New area code / 10-digit dialing |
Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
Ontario |
613, 343, 249, 705, 226, 519, 548, 807, 753, 683, 382 |
942 |
April 26, 2025 |
British Columbia |
236, 250, 672, 604, 778 |
257 |
May 24, 2025 |
| Alberta | 403, 587, 780, 825 | 368 | April 23, 2022 |
Québec |
514, 438, 418, 450. 579, 819, 873, 263, 354, 468 |
273 |
February 27th 2027 |
Manitoba |
204, 431 |
584 |
October 29, 2022 |
| New Brunswick | 506 | 10-digit dialing 428 |
April 29, 2023 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 709 | 10-digit dialing 879 |
May 31, 2023, February 17, 2024 |
| Yellowknife (including Dettah), Behchokǫ̀,and Whatì | 867 | 10-digit dialing | May 31, 2023 |
What this means for you
Introducing a new area code in a region already served by another code creates only minor changes.
- Only new phone numbers are affected by the addition.
- Existing phone numbers keep the same area code and are not changed in any way.
- Local calling areas remain the same.
- The 9-1-1 emergency number remains a three-digit number throughout the area.
Why new area codes are needed
The introduction of new area codes is the result of decisions by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in response to the increased demand for communications services. New area codes allow for the creation of millions of new phone numbers.