778 area code: Vancouver
A local Vancouver line, active as soon as you finish signing up. Calls, texts and an AI agent included.
Available 778 numbers
Checked on October 31, 2026. A number may have been taken since.
Where is area code 778?
- Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Main cities
- Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey and Kelowna
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- In service since
- 2001
- Overlay codes
- 604, 236 and 250
- Dialling
- ten digits, even for a local call
- Format
- +1 778 XXX-XXXX
778 is a Canadian area code in service since 2001. It covers British Columbia and runs on Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer).
A call from a 778 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 778 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 778 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 778.
Area code 778 covers British Columbia, including Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey and Kelowna. It overlays 604, 236 and 250: the same area can have any of them, and ten-digit dialling is required. The same three-hour gap as 604, province-wide: your mornings start as the East finishes its first meeting.
A 778 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 778?
778 serves British Columbia, mainly Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey and Kelowna.
Can I get a 778 number without living there?
Yes. A 778 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 778 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 778 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 778 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 778 area code?
Area code 778 runs on Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer). Vancouver keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 778 number called me, who is it?
A 778 number comes from British Columbia. 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 778 and 604?
None on the map: 778 and 604 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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