What area code is Nanaimo, BC?
| City | Nanaimo, BC |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| Area codes | 250, 236, 257 and 672 |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Phone prefixes | 9 in our data |
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Nanaimo’s area codes
| Area code | Also covers |
|---|---|
| 250 | Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops and Nanaimo |
| 236 | Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey and Kelowna (overlay) |
| 257 | Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey and Kelowna (overlay) |
| 672 | Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey and Kelowna (overlay) |
Other places in area code 250
- Victoria, BC
- Kelowna, BC
- Kamloops, BC
- Prince George, BC
- Courtenay, BC
- Duncan, BC
- Vernon, BC
- Penticton, BC
- Campbell River, BC
- Parksville, BC
- Cranbrook, BC
- Fort St. John, BC
- Nelson, BC
- Port Alberni, BC
- Salmon Arm, BC
- Terrace, BC
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- Quesnel, BC
- Sidney, BC
- Smithers, BC
- Trail, BC
- Westbank, BC
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Questions
- What is the area code for Nanaimo, British Columbia?
- Nanaimo uses 4 area codes: 250, 236, 257 and 672. 250 is the original or most common one, and newer numbers can be given 236, 257 and 672.
- What time zone is Nanaimo in?
- Nanaimo is in Pacific Time.
- Do I need to dial the area code for a local call in Nanaimo?
- Yes. Because Nanaimo has more than one area code, local calls need all 10 digits: the area code plus the 7-digit number.
- How do I call Nanaimo from another country?
- Dial your country’s exit code (011 from most places, 00 from Europe), then 1, then the area code and number: +1 250 XXX XXXX.