British Columbia area codes
British Columbia has 6 area codes. Vancouver alone has four. Victoria's 250 is the only one on Mountain and Pacific Time.
Calling British Columbia right now
Calling hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM (Canada's CRTC rules)
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When can you call British Columbia numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Canada's CRTC rules. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in British ColumbiaMon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM
- Canada (CRTC)Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PMApplies to calls to businesses too. Some provinces add rules the tool doesn't apply, like British Columbia's ban on calls on statutory holidays.CRTC Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules, Part III, s. 23 (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
British Columbia area code FAQ
How many area codes does British Columbia have?
6: 236, 250, 257, 604, 672 and 778.
What time zone are British Columbia area codes in?
Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7; MDT, UTC-6 in summer) and Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8; PDT, UTC-7 in summer). Each code's page says which.
What is the newest British Columbia area code?
257, in service since May 24, 2025.
When can you call British Columbia numbers?
Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 9:30 PM · Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM, local time, under Canada's CRTC rules.
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