QUEBEC · AREA CODE GUIDE
263 and 438 area codes location: Montreal, Quebec
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263 and 438 area codes at a glance
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Sources: NANPA area code listing, CNA code status. Checked .
| Area code | Started service | Parent code | New code planned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 514 | No, as of 22 September 2026 | |
| 438 | 514 | No, as of 22 September 2026 |
History
Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Standard time UTC−05:00
- Daylight saving time UTC−04:00
Where 263 and 438 reach
263 and 438 numbers are issued across 6 communities. These are telephone exchange areas, which follow the phone network rather than city limits, so a place can sit just outside the boundary of the town it is named for.
- Montreal
- Lachine
- Pointe-Claire
- Roxboro
- Ste-Genevieve
- Ile-Perrot
Notable places in 263 and 438
| Place | Where | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University | 1.9 km from Montreal | University |
| Université de Montréal | 4.7 km from Montreal | University |
| Montréal–Trudeau International Airport | 4.3 km from Lachine | Airport |
| Concordia University | 2.3 km from Montreal | University |
| Montreal Museum of Fine Arts | 2.3 km from Montreal | Museum |
| Saputo Stadium | 6.0 km from Montreal | Stadium |
| Saint Joseph's Oratory | 5.2 km from Montreal | Museum |
| Montreal Botanical Garden | 5.7 km from Montreal | Botanical garden |
| Montreal Forum | 3.2 km from Montreal | Arena |
| Old Port of Montreal | 0.5 km from Montreal | Port |
Area code 263
263 started service on .It came from 514.
Its numbers are issued in the same communities as 514.
No new code is planned for the region as of .
Area code 438
438 started service on .It came from 514.
Its numbers are issued in the same communities as 514.
No new code is planned for the region as of .
Area code 514 has its own page.
Questions about 263 and 438
Where are the 263 and 438 area codes?
263 and 438 are in Quebec. Their numbers are issued in Montreal, Lachine, Pointe-Claire, and 3 other communities.
What time zone are area codes 263 and 438 in?
263 and 438 are in Eastern Time. Daylight saving time is observed.
Is 438 an overlay?
Yes. 438 was added as an overlay on 514 on 4 November 2006.
Is 263 an overlay?
Yes. 263 was added as an overlay on 514 on 22 October 2022.
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