Area Code 236
Area code 236 covers Vancouver and nearby cities including Kelowna, Abbotsford, Victoria in British Columbia, in the Pacific Time.
Area code 236 quick facts
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| In service | 2013-06-01 |
| Overlay codes | 250, 257, 604, 672, 778 |
| Nearby codes | 257, 672, 250, 778, 604, 425 |
| Carrier coverage | 746 prefixes; 25% wireless |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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Cities in area code 236
Vancouver, Kelowna, Abbotsford, Victoria, New Westminster, Richmond, Nanaimo, Aldergrove, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Penticton, Salmon Arm
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Carriers in area code 236
Area code 236 spans 746 prefixes, about 25% wireless. Top carriers: NAVIGATA COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, IRISTEL INC. - ON, DISTRIBUTEL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, TELUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - BC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 236 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 236?
Area code 236 covers Vancouver and nearby cities including Kelowna, Abbotsford, Victoria in British Columbia, in the Pacific Time.
What cities use area code 236?
Area code 236 serves Vancouver, Kelowna, Abbotsford, Victoria, New Westminster, and 7 other communities in British Columbia.
What time zone is area code 236 in?
Area code 236 is in the Pacific Time (America/Vancouver).
How do you dial a 236 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 236 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 236 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 236 a scam?
A 236 number is geographically tied to British Columbia, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 236 a country code?
No. 236 is a Canadian area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for Canada is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 236 number written for international dialing looks like +1 236 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.