873 Area Code
Quebec, Canada
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:45 AM
Area code 873 is in Quebec, Canada, serving Sherbrooke. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:45 AM. 468 and 819 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2012.
| Area code | 873 |
|---|---|
| Location | Quebec, Canada |
| Major cities | Sherbrooke |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 468, 819 |
| In service since | 2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 873?
Quebec, Canada — including Sherbrooke.
What time zone is area code 873?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 873 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 873 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 873 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 873 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 873 … .
Is a call from 873 a scam?
Not by itself — 873 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.