604 area code: Vancouver
A local Vancouver line, active as soon as you finish signing up. Calls, texts and an AI agent included.
Available 604 numbers
Checked on October 31, 2026. A number may have been taken since.
Where is area code 604?
- Region
- Vancouver, Canada
- Main cities
- Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and Coquitlam
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- In service since
- 1947
- Overlay codes
- 778 and 236
- Dialling
- ten digits, even for a local call
- Format
- +1 604 XXX-XXXX
604 is a Canadian area code in service since 1947. It covers Vancouver and the Lower Mainland and runs on Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer).
A call from a 604 number you do not know usually comes from Vancouver 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 604 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 604 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 604.
Area code 604 covers Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and Coquitlam. It overlays 778 and 236: the same area can have any of them, and ten-digit dialling is required. Vancouver is three hours behind Toronto. An eastern customer calling at 9 a.m. their time reaches an empty line at 6 a.m. yours.
A 604 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 604?
604 serves Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, mainly Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and Coquitlam.
Can I get a 604 number without living there?
Yes. A 604 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 604 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 604 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 604 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 604 area code?
Area code 604 runs on Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer). Vancouver keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 604 number called me, who is it?
A 604 number comes from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. It may be a shop, a clinic or a person in Vancouver. 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 604 and 778?
None on the map: 604 and 778 cover the same territory. 778 was added when the other ran out of numbers. Both are dialled with ten digits and cost the same.
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