Area Code 250 — British Columbia
This is a Canadian area code
Area code 250 is located in British Columbia, Canada. Canada shares the North American Numbering Plan (NANPA) with the US, so Canadian numbers use the same 10-digit format. Calls between the US and Canada may or may not be included in your plan — check with your carrier, as international rates can apply.
Area code 250 is located in British Columbia, Canada and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Victoria . View all Canadian area codes →
Coverage Area
Area code 250 — British ColumbiaArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 250
- State / Province
- British Columbia (BC)
- Country
- Canada
- Time Zone
- Pacific Time Pacific Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Active
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- October 19, 1996
- Assigned
- August 17, 1995
- Population Served
- ~797,494 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 236/250/257/672/778
Cities Served
History & Relationships
Split from
604Rate Centers & Exchanges
27 rate centers identified within area code 250
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 250
What state is area code 250?
Area code 250 is located in British Columbia.
Where is area code 250 from?
Area code 250 originates from British Columbia. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.
What time zone is area code 250?
Area code 250 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).
What cities are in area code 250?
Area code 250 serves cities including Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Prince George, Vernon, Rutland, Penticton, Port Alberni, and more.
Is a call from area code 250 a scam?
Area code 250 is a legitimate Canadian area code serving British Columbia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 250 can be used for scam calls. Note that calls from 250 are international calls from Canada — unexpected calls may incur charges. Always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.