Area Code 514 – Montreal
The phone area code for Montreal is 514 (international format +1 514). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 514
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📍 Geographic Location of Montreal
The +1 514 area code is a geographic numbering plan area (NPA) assigned to the island of Montreal and its immediate surrounding communities in the province of Quebec, Canada. As part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), the country code +1 is followed by the three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, resulting in a total of 10 digits for domestic dialing.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
Area code 514 serves the central and eastern portions of the island of Montreal, including the boroughs of Ville-Marie, Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, and Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, as well as the cities of Westmount, Outremont, and Montreal East. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Office de consultation publique de Montréal and the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, but for telecommunications, it is regulated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The region is a major economic hub, home to corporate headquarters, universities, and cultural institutions.
Dialing Formats
- Local calls within 514: Dial the 7-digit local number (e.g., 555-1234).
- Calls from other Canadian area codes or the U.S.: Dial 1-514-555-1234.
- International calls to Montreal: Dial your country's exit code, then 1-514-555-1234.
- International calls from Montreal: Dial 011, then the destination country code, area/city code, and local number.
Overlay and 10-Digit Dialing
Montreal is served by multiple overlay codes: 438 and 263 were introduced to supplement 514 due to exhaustion. As a result, all local calls within the 514/438/263 region require 10-digit dialing (area code + local number). This overlay does not change the geographic boundaries; it simply provides additional numbering resources. Callers must always include the area code, even for adjacent numbers.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Montreal, simply dial the 10-digit number (e.g., 514-555-1234). For callers from elsewhere in Canada or the U.S., dial 1 before the 10-digit number. International callers should use their country's exit code followed by 1-514-555-1234. When traveling to Montreal, your mobile phone will automatically use the local network, and you may need to dial 10 digits for local calls if your device does not automatically add the area code.
Understanding the 514 area code is essential for businesses establishing a local presence in Montreal, as it signals a long-standing, trusted local identity. The overlay codes do not affect the prestige or recognition of 514, which remains one of Canada's most iconic area codes.