Area code 879
Where is area code 879?
St. John's, Corner Brook and Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Local time: … (Atlantic Standard Time)
879 is a newer area code, in service since February 17, 2024, added on top of 709. See all new area codes.
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Main cities | St. John's, Corner Brook and Gander |
| Time zones | Atlantic Standard Time, Newfoundland Time |
| Overlay area codes | 709 |
| In service since | 2024 (created from 709) |
| Dialing format | (879) XXX-XXXX · +1 879 XXX XXXX from abroad |
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Cities and towns in area code 879
879 is an overlay, so it covers the same places as 709. Places are listed by how many phone prefixes they have in the area.
- St. John's, NL
- Corner Brook, NL
- Gander, NL
- Bay Roberts, NL
- Carbonear, NL
- Channel-Port aux Basques, NL
- Clarenville, NL
- Deer Lake, NL
- Grand Bank, NL
- Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
- Labrador City, NL
- Lewisporte, NL
- Marystown, NL
- Springdale, NL
- Stephenville, NL
- Torbay, NL
- Wabush, NL
Area codes that overlay 879
Questions
- Where is area code 879?
- Area code 879 is in Newfoundland and Labrador. It serves St. John's, Corner Brook, Gander, Bay Roberts and Carbonear and 13 other cities and towns.
- What time zone is area code 879 in?
- Area code 879 uses Atlantic Standard Time and Newfoundland Time. Parts of the area are in different zones, so check the city.
- What area codes overlay 879?
- 709 serves the same area as 879. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
- Is a call from area code 879 a scam?
- The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 879 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 879 number, let it go to voicemail.
- When did area code 879 start?
- 879 went into service in 2024. It was created from area code 709.
- Can a 879 number be outside Newfoundland and Labrador?
- Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 879 caller can be anywhere.