879 Area Code – Phone Number to Serve St. Johns, NL

As the largest city in the 879 area code, St. John’s is located in Newfoundland and is Canada’s third most populous city. Renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, it features Stanley Park, Granville Island, and the North Shore Mountains. The city is also rich in cultural institutions, including the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The Fraser Valley, another area within the 879 area code, includes communities such as Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission. Known for its natural beauty, including the Fraser River and Mount Baker, the Fraser Valley is also a hub for agriculture and tourism.

Area Code 879 will be located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was introduced as an overlay to serve the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada along with area code 709. It will cover larger communities like Bay Roberts, Carbonear, Clarenvile, Conception Bay South, Corner Brook, Grand, Grand Falls-Windsor, Labrador City, Stephenvile, Twillingate and St. John’s.

The nearby area codes of 879  where you can find other major cities are 207 (Portland, ME), 367/418/581 (Quebec, QC), 428/506 (New Brunswick), 468/819/873 (Sherbrooke, QC), 709/879 (Newfoundland/Labrador), 782/902 (Nova Scotia/PE Island), 867 (Northern Canada), 907 (Alaska)

Area Code 879 is a telephone area code in the NANP (North American Numbering Plan) that serves the overall Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Currently 709 is the only area code that serves this area. However, in the future, the 709 area code will be overlay by the 879 area code where ten-digit dialing will be implemented throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The 879 area code serves the major cities served by area code 709 Carbonear, Clarenville, Conception Bay South, Corner Brook, St. Johns, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Labrador City, Roberts Arm, and other small communities of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Businesses operating within the 879 area code are thriving particularly in St.John. Sectors, including well-established and trending fields like Education, Arts & Culture, Entertainment & Nightlife, Local Produce & Crafts to startup culture, the region showcases a diverse economic landscape.

Area code 879 follows the Atlantic Time Zone. As St. Johns being one of the major city it has a total population of 235,359 people with an annual growth rate of 1.43% in 2024. In St. Johns, the average household income is estimated at around $86,300 per annum after tax deduction. 

Having a rich industrial history some of the top industries and economic trends in Newfoundland are TELUS, Stantec, Suncor Energy, Keystone Group, ATB Financial, University of Alberta, The North Face, Canada, and BioWare.