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British Columbia Set to Launch New Area Code 257 This Weekend

The new area code, introduced to address growing demand, will overlay existing codes without changing current phone numbers.

A new area code will soon be assigned to phone numbers in BC.
A rotary phone is pictured in this file photo. (Wesley Hilario/Unsplash)
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A woman talks on her cellphone in downtown Vancouver. B.C. is getting a new 257 area code this weekend. It will join the existing codes throughout the province and will have no impact on existing phone numbers. 

Overview

  • Area code 257 will be introduced across British Columbia starting May 24, 2025, to meet increasing demand for phone numbers.
  • The new code will overlay existing area codes 236, 250, 604, 672, and 778, covering the same geographic regions.
  • Current phone numbers will remain unchanged, and ten-digit dialing will continue to be required for local calls.
  • Businesses must update systems to recognize 257 as a local code, ensuring seamless communication within the province.
  • Special service numbers like 911, 311, and 988 will remain accessible via three-digit dialing.