Where is area code 867 located and what state is area code 867?

Area code 867 is located in Northwest Territories (Canada), covering major cities and regions including Iqaluit, Whitehorse, Yellowknife.

How to call area code 867 and do I need to dial area code 867?

To dial a number in area code 867, format your call as +1 (867) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 867 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 867 is a legitimate geographic area code for Northwest Territories. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeMountain Time Zone

Area Code 867 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 867?

Area code 867 operates on the Mountain timezone.

State / Region: Northwest Territories • Country: Canada

Major Cities Covered: Iqaluit, Whitehorse, Yellowknife

Standard Dial Format

+1 (867) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 867?

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Country Territory

Canada

867 Area Code Time Zone

Mountain

867 Overlay Codes

No Overlays

Where is Area Code 867 Located?

Telephone area code 867 is assigned to Northwest Territories in Canada. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Iqaluit, Whitehorse, Yellowknife.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:867 serves Northwest Territories (Canada).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 867, standard 10-digit dialing (867) XXX-XXXX applies.

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How to Call Area Code 867 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 867, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (867) + 7-digit number.
Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 867 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 867 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 867

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-867 calling area

3 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 867 Pop
Iqaluit	Northwest Territories County	250,000	54.5%
Whitehorse	Northwest Territories County	125,000	27.3%
Yellowknife	Northwest Territories County	83,333	18.2%

Counties Covered by Area Code 867

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Northwest Territories

County Name	Total Population	% of 867 Area	% of County
Northwest Territories County	618,750	100.0%	74%

☎️Area Code 867 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 15 of 15 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

60% Landline33% Wireless7% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(867) 200-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Bell Canada	01/11/2007
(867) 201-	📱Wireless	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Rogers Communications	04/18/2008
(867) 202-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Telus Mobility	12/24/2006
(867) 203-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Videotron	12/18/2006
(867) 204-	📱Wireless	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Shaw Telecom	01/24/2007
(867) 205-	💻VoIP	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Bandwidth.com	05/12/2011
(867) 206-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Bell Canada	01/24/2007
(867) 207-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Bell Canada	07/22/1999
(867) 208-	📱Wireless	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Rogers Communications	01/25/2007
(867) 209-	📱Wireless	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Rogers Communications	01/26/2007
(867) 210-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Telus Mobility	07/22/1999
(867) 212-	📱Wireless	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Rogers Communications	06/13/2000
(867) 214-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Bell Canada	10/13/1999
(867) 215-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Videotron	07/22/1999
(867) 218-	📞Landline	Northwest Territories and surrounding communities	Telus Mobility	10/13/1999

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 867

Where is area code 867 located?

Area code 867 is located in Northwest Territories (Canada), serving cities like Iqaluit, Whitehorse, Yellowknife.

What timezone is area code 867?

Area code 867 operates in the Mountain timezone.

What state is area code 867?

Area code 867 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Northwest Territories.

Is area code 867 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 867 is an official geographic area code for Northwest Territories. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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