* North America: United States (Appalachian Mountains, New England), Canada (Canadian Shield)
* Europe: United Kingdom (Wales), France (Massif Central), Switzerland (Alps), Italy (Alps)
* South America: Brazil (Amazon Basin), Chile (Andes Mountains)
* Asia: China (Himalayas), Japan (Japanese Alps), India (Himalayas)
* Africa: Morocco (Atlas Mountains), South Africa (Cape Fold Belt)
* Australia: Eastern Highlands
This is not an exhaustive list, as phyllites are found in many other locations.