438 Area Code
Quebec, Canada
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 438 is in Quebec, Canada, serving Montreal. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. 263 and 514 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2006.
| Area code | 438 |
|---|---|
| Location | Quebec, Canada |
| Major cities | Montreal |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 263, 514 |
| In service since | 2006 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 438?
Quebec, Canada — including Montreal.
What time zone is area code 438?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 438 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 438 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 438 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 438 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 438 … .
Is a call from 438 a scam?
Not by itself — 438 is an ordinary geographic area code in Quebec. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.