257 Area Code
British Columbia, Canada
Local time now · Pacific Time
12:45 AM
Area code 257 is in British Columbia, Canada, serving Vancouver, Victoria, New Westminster and Penticton. It uses Pacific Time — the time there now is 12:45 AM. 236, 250, 604, 672 and 778 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2025.
| Area code | 257 |
|---|---|
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Major cities | Vancouver, Victoria, New Westminster, Penticton, Port Moody, Langley, Whistler, Powell River |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Overlay codes | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| In service since | 2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 257?
British Columbia, Canada — including Vancouver, Victoria, New Westminster, Penticton and Port Moody.
What time zone is area code 257?
Pacific Time.
How do I call a 257 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 257 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 257 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 257 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 257 … .
Is a call from 257 a scam?
Not by itself — 257 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.