250 area code: Victoria
A local Victoria line, active as soon as you finish signing up. Calls, texts and an AI agent included.
250 is exhausted: here are the free 778 numbers
No 250 number is available from carriers any more. 778 covers exactly the same territory; your customers already dial ten digits and do not tell them apart. Checked on October 31, 2026.
Where is area code 250?
- Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Main cities
- Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, Nanaimo and Prince George
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- In service since
- 1996
- Overlay codes
- 778 and 236
- Dialling
- ten digits, even for a local call
- Format
- +1 250 XXX-XXXX
250 is a Canadian area code in service since 1996. It covers British Columbia outside Vancouver and runs on Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer).
A call from a 250 number you do not know usually comes from Victoria or nearby: a shop, a clinic, a courier, a customer. The area code says nothing about the caller's intent. If a call looks suspicious, let it go to voicemail and check the number before calling back. Businesses that show their name on the call (caller ID) get called back more often.
To reach a 250 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 250 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 250.
Area code 250 covers British Columbia outside Vancouver, including Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, Nanaimo and Prince George. It overlays 778 and 236: the same area can have any of them, and ten-digit dialling is required. Outside Vancouver the distances stretch again: from Victoria to Prince George, your customers call from places where dropping by the office is not an option.
A 250 number tells your customer you are local. That is what gets you answered: a call from an unfamiliar area code often goes to voicemail unheard.
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 250?
250 serves British Columbia outside Vancouver, mainly Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, Nanaimo and Prince George.
Can I get a 250 number without living there?
Yes. A 250 number can be set up from anywhere in Canada and works on your current phone, with no new device or SIM.
How long before it works?
The number is live as soon as the account is created. Your first call can come in within the minute.
Can I move my existing 250 number?
Yes, porting is included in all plans. It takes 5 to 10 business days, and a temporary number is assigned during the transition.
Can I text from this number?
Yes. The same 250 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 250 number roots you in a region and reassures a local customer. A toll-free number speaks to the whole country without saying where you are. Many businesses take both.
What time is it in the 250 area code?
Area code 250 runs on Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer). Victoria keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 250 number called me, who is it?
A 250 number comes from British Columbia outside Vancouver. It may be a shop, a clinic or a person in Victoria. The area code alone does not tell you who is calling or whether the call is genuine: when in doubt, let it ring and check the number before calling back.
What is the difference between 250 and 778?
None on the map: 250 and 778 cover the same territory. 250 was added when the other ran out of numbers. Both are dialled with ten digits and cost the same.
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