Area code

Area code 257

Assigned to British Columbia, Canada.

Area code 257 is a geographic code in the North American Numbering Plan. This region spans more than one time zone.

Other area codes in British Columbia: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778.

Is a call from 257 local?

Not necessarily. People keep their numbers when they move, internet phone numbers can be used anywhere, and robocallers often spoof local-looking numbers. Learn about spoofing.