Area code 250
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- Location
- Victoria, BC, British Columbia
- Time zone
- Pacific (GMT -8)
The 250 area code covers Victoria, BC and nearby British Columbia communities.
About the 250 area code
Victoria is the leading city of area code 250 in British Columbia, Canada. The code also reaches Nanaimo, Kamloops, Kelowna, and Prince George, all of them on Pacific time.
It debuted in 1996, tracing its roots to the 604 numbering area, and today forms an overlay complex with 236, 257, 672, and 778. With several codes sharing the same ground, local numbers are dialed using all ten digits.
Dialing note: 250 is part of an overlay complex with 236, 257, 672, 778, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
250 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 250 phone number?
- Pick an available 250 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Victoria, BC number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 250 area code?
- It serves Victoria, BC and nearby cities in British Columbia, including Victoria, Nanaimo, Kamloops.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 250 number?
- AvoCall 250 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.