418 Area Code in Quebec, Canada

Area code 418 serves eastern Quebec, including Quebec City, Saguenay, Rimouski, and the Gaspé Peninsula. It is one of Canada’s original area codes, established in 1947, and continues to cover a large region with both urban and rural areas. Due to increased demand, area code 581 was introduced as an overlay in 2008, and ten-digit dialing became mandatory. Quebec City, the provincial capital, anchors the region with its political, cultural, and historical importance. 418 remains a deeply recognized and valued area code in Quebec, especially in francophone communities across the east.