British Columbia Area Codes
Directory of all 6 telephone area codes assigned to British Columbia.
British Columbia phone numbers are served by 6 area codes operating in the Pacific timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in British Columbia are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 236 (British Columbia)
All Area Codes in British Columbia
Area Code 236
Aldergrove, Cranbrook, Duncan, Kamloops, Nelson
Area Code 250
Campbell River, Castlegar, Courtenay, Cranbrook, Dawson Creek
Area Code 257
British Columbia And Surrounding Communities
Area Code 604
Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Gibsons, Ladner
Area Code 672
British Columbia And Surrounding Communities
Area Code 778
Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Campbell River, Castlegar, Chilliwack
Major Cities Served by British Columbia Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by British Columbia's area codes, ranked by population.
British Columbia Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about British Columbia telephone area codes.
How many area codes does British Columbia have?
British Columbia has 6 area codes: 236, 250, 257, 604, 672, 778.
What timezone do British Columbia area codes use?
British Columbia area codes operate in the Pacific timezone.
What is the most populated area code in British Columbia?
Area code 236 is the most populous prefix in British Columbia based on covered city population.
Which British Columbia area codes share an overlay?
236 and 250, 236 and 257, 236 and 604, 236 and 672, 236 and 778, 250 and 257, 250 and 672, 250 and 778, 257 and 604, 257 and 672, 257 and 778, 604 and 672, 604 and 778, 672 and 778. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in British Columbia?
British Columbia has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About British Columbia Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within British Columbia, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.