Canadian Area Codes / British Columbia
The 604 area code
The 604 area code covers Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, Canada.
Province
British Columbia
Time zone
Pacific Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 604 area code
Major communities served by 604 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 604 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 604 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 604 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 604 shares its territory with 778, 236, 672. From outside North America, dial +1 604 and then the number.
Is a 604 call spam?
The 604 area code is a legitimate code for Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 604 call isn't guaranteed to be local or genuine. When in doubt, let it go to voicemail and call back using a number you trust.
Want a local 604 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 604 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
604 area code — questions
Where is the 604 area code?
The 604 area code is in British Columbia, Canada. It covers Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond.
What time zone is the 604 area code in?
604 numbers are in the Pacific Time zone.
Is the 604 area code a scam?
No — 604 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in British Columbia. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 604) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 604 call isn't guaranteed to be genuine or nearby. Treat unsolicited calls with the usual caution no matter what area code shows.
How do you dial a 604 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 604 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 604 overlaps with 778, 236, 672). From outside North America, dial +1 604 and then the number.
Is 604 an overlay area code?
The 604 area shares the same territory as 778, 236, 672. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 604 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 604 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 604 number.