Area Code 819

Sherbrooke, Quebec · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · Canada

Area Code
819
City
Sherbrooke, QC
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1957

Where Is Area Code 819?

Sherbrooke, Gatineau, Trois-Rivières — western and central Quebec

Gatineau sits across from Ottawa. Eastern Townships wine region.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
SherbrookeGatineauTrois-RivièresDrummondville

Time Zone for Area Code 819

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
Canada
IANA Zone
America/Toronto

Calling Area Code 819

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 819 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.

International Calls

From outside Canada: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 819 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-819-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 819 is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (819) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.