Area code 879
879 is St. John's, Corner Brook, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Area code 879 at a glance
- Province
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Main cities
- St. John's, Corner Brook, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
- Time zone
- Newfoundland TimePart of the area: Atlantic Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 709
- In service since
- 2024
709 covers the exact same area as 879 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 879?
Area code 879 covers St. John's, Corner Brook, Gander in Newfoundland and Labrador.
What time is it in area code 879?
Area code 879 is in the Newfoundland Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 709 the same area as 879?
Yes. 709 is an overlay of 879 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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