Area Code 250

Victoria, British Columbia · PST/PDT (UTC-8) · Canada

Area Code
250
City
Victoria, BC
Time Zone
PST/PDT
UTC Offset
UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 250?

Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George — BC outside Metro Vancouver

BC capital Victoria on Vancouver Island. Kelowna wine country. Overlaid by 778.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
VictoriaKelownaKamloopsPrince GeorgeNanaimo

Time Zone for Area Code 250

Standard Time
PST (UTC-8)
Daylight Time
PDT (UTC-7)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
Canada
IANA Zone
America/Vancouver

Calling Area Code 250

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 250 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.

International Calls

From outside Canada: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 250 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-250-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 250 is in PST/PDT (UTC-8). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (250) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.