579 Area Code
Quebec, Canada
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 579 is in Quebec, Canada, serving Les Laurentides and Mont-Saint-Hilaire. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. 354 and 450 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2010.
| Area code | 579 |
|---|---|
| Location | Quebec, Canada |
| Major cities | Les Laurentides, Mont-Saint-Hilaire |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 354, 450 |
| In service since | 2010 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 579?
Quebec, Canada — including Les Laurentides and Mont-Saint-Hilaire.
What time zone is area code 579?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 579 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 579 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 579 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 579 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 579 … .
Is a call from 579 a scam?
Not by itself — 579 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.