236 Area Code
British Columbia, Canada
Local time now · Pacific Time
12:43 AM
Area code 236 is in British Columbia, Canada, serving Vancouver, Victoria and Williams Lake. It uses Pacific Time — the time there now is 12:43 AM. 250, 257, 604, 672 and 778 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2013.
| Area code | 236 |
|---|---|
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Major cities | Vancouver, Victoria, Williams Lake |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Overlay codes | 250, 257, 604, 672, 778 |
| In service since | 2013 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 236?
British Columbia, Canada — including Vancouver, Victoria and Williams Lake.
What time zone is area code 236?
Pacific Time.
How do I call a 236 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 236 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 236 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 236 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 236 … .
Is a call from 236 a scam?
Not by itself — 236 is an ordinary geographic area code in British Columbia. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.