Area Code 250
Area code 250 covers Victoria and nearby cities including Kelowna, Nanaimo, South Kamloops in British Columbia, in the Pacific Time.
Area code 250 quick facts
| Location | Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| In service | 1996-10-19 |
| Overlay codes | 236, 257, 672, 778 |
| Nearby codes | 236, 257, 672, 778, 604, 425 |
| Carrier coverage | 780 prefixes; 30% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 3 complaints across 1 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 250 a scam? Who called me from 250?
FTC complaints involving 250 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 250 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 250 numbers:
- (250) 312-7712 — 3 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 250
Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, South Kamloops, Vernon, Prince George, Penticton, Duncan, Courtenay, Campbell River, Fort St John, Parksville
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Carriers in area code 250
Area code 250 spans 780 prefixes, about 30% wireless. Top carriers: TELUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - BC, TELUS MOBILITY CELLULAR, INC., BELL CELLULAR, INC., ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 250 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 250?
Area code 250 covers Victoria and nearby cities including Kelowna, Nanaimo, South Kamloops in British Columbia, in the Pacific Time.
What cities use area code 250?
Area code 250 serves Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, South Kamloops, Vernon, and 7 other communities in British Columbia.
What time zone is area code 250 in?
Area code 250 is in the Pacific Time (America/Vancouver).
How do you dial a 250 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 250 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 250 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 250 a scam?
A 250 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 250 a country code?
No. 250 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 250 number written for international dialing looks like +1 250 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.