Area code 778
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- Location
- Vancouver, BC, British Columbia
- Time zone
- Pacific (GMT -8)
The 778 area code covers Vancouver, BC and nearby British Columbia communities.
About the 778 area code
The Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada uses area code 778, which extends to Victoria and Abbotsford as well. All three cities keep Pacific time.
The code arrived in 2001, layered over the 604 area as an overlay. It now forms part of a six-code overlay complex with 236, 250, 257, 604, and 672, so ten-digit dialing is the rule for local calls throughout the shared territory.
Dialing note: 778 is part of an overlay complex with 236, 250, 257, 604, 672, 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.
778 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 778 phone number?
- Pick an available 778 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Vancouver, 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 778 area code?
- It serves Vancouver, BC and nearby cities in British Columbia, including Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 778 number?
- AvoCall 778 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.