title: List of British Columbia area codes
text: # List of British Columbia area codes
  
  This is a list of area codes in the province of British Columbia:
  
  * 604: Created in 1947 as British Columbia's original area code. The current numbering plan area comprises the City of Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound and lower Fraser Valley.
  * 250: Split in 1996 from 604, serves most of British Columbia including Vancouver Island; excludes area served by 604.
  * 778: Created in 2001 as overlay for Vancouver and the lower Fraser Valley; extended to entire province in 2007.
  * 236: Created in 2001 (effective 2013); overlays all of British Columbia.
  * 672: Created in 2011 (effective 2019); overlays all of British Columbia.
  * 257: Future area code for all of British Columbia; will overlay with 778, 236, and 672 on 24 May 2025.
  