Area Code 257

Area code 257 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 257 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since May 24, 2025. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 236, 250, 604, 672, 778, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 257 number.

Because 257 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 257?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 257 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 257 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 257?

Area code 257 covers Vancouver and nearby cities including Terrace, Richmond, Langley in British Columbia, in the Pacific Time.

What cities use area code 257?

Area code 257 serves Vancouver, Terrace, Richmond, Langley, Ganges, and 7 other communities in British Columbia.

What time zone is area code 257 in?

Area code 257 is in the Pacific Time (America/Vancouver).

How do you dial a 257 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 257 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 257 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 257 a scam?

A 257 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 257 a country code?

No. 257 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 257 number written for international dialing looks like +1 257 followed by the 7-digit local number.