Area Code 263 — Montréal, Quebec

263 Area Code – Montréal, Quebec: Location, Time Zone & History

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About Area Code 263

Region Code
263
City
Montréal
State
Quebec
Population
2,004,265
Largest City
Montréal
Neighboring Codes
  • 450 (Laval, Quebec)
Time Zone
Eastern Time

Map of Area Code 263

History & Cultural Notes

The Island of Montréal and Île Perrot have carried a single numbering plan since 1947, when 514 was first assigned. As the territory grew, 438 was layered on as an overlay in 2006, and area code 263 followed on October 22, 2022, becoming the third code serving the same region. Because 10-digit dialing had already been mandatory since the 438 overlay, the introduction of 263 required no new adjustment period for local callers.

Beyond Montréal itself, the numbering area reaches several distinct municipalities on the island, including Westmount, Mont-Royal, Dorval, and Lachine. The regional economy spans a mix of established and emerging sectors:

  • Aerospace
  • Information technology and video game development
  • Finance
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Fashion and design

Culturally, Montréal stands as the largest primarily French-speaking city in the Americas, with 58.5% of residents bilingual in French and English, a duality that shapes daily life across the island. The city's design credentials were recognized in 2006 with its designation as a UNESCO City of Design, and its cultural calendar includes the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the world's largest jazz festival, alongside Just for Laughs, the world's largest comedy festival.