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Canada Area code 250 - Victoria, BC

Area code 250 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area code in British Columbia, Canada in British Columbia. It was activated in 1996 and today covers roughly 103,888 residents across 1 cities and towns .

Sources: CRTC, Wikipedia, and community-submitted reports · Updated
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Local time in 250 ?
-
Population served ?
0.1M
Time zone ?
Pacific (PT)
Activated ?
1996

Who called me from area code 250?

A call from area code 250 most likely originates from Victoria or elsewhere in British Columbia - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 250 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and use the report form on this page so other 250 residents see it.
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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 250?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 250 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Victoria, the largest city served by area code 250. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 250 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Victoria area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

Neighboring regions (codes next door)

These codes cover regions adjacent to 250. Common for calls from nearby cities and across county lines.

Reporting unwanted and scam calls from 250 numbers

Canada does not publish per-area-code complaint counts the way the US FCC does. Instead, unwanted and fraudulent 250 calls are handled by these national bodies, and reporting a number helps regulators act on it:

  • Unwanted telemarketing: file a complaint with the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) or call 1-866-580-3625. Registering your own number on the DNCL also reduces legal telemarketing.
  • Scam or fraud calls: report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (run by the RCMP, OPP and Competition Bureau) at 1-888-495-8501.
  • Spoofed caller ID: Canadian carriers use STIR/SHAKEN caller-ID authentication under CRTC direction, so a spoofed 250 number may show up as unverified on newer phones.

Sources: CRTC, National DNCL, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Recently reported scam numbers in 250

No reports for 250 yet. Be the first - use the “Report a scam call” form below to flag a number you've received. Approved reports appear here alongside FCC-recorded complaints.

How to block 250 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 250 numbers around Victoria, British Columbia? You can't legitimately block every 250 call without also missing legitimate ones from Victoria, British Columbia - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 250 area code

Area code 250 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the Canadian province of British Columbia outside the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver Islandhome to the provincial capital, Victoriaand the province's Interior region. In addition, the numbering plan area extends into the United States community of Hyder, Alaska, located along the Canada–United States border near the town of Stewart. The incumbent local exchange carriers that service the area code are Telus, Northwestel, and CityWest in the city of Prince Rupert.

250 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 250?

Area code 250 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code in British Columbia, Canada in British Columbia, primarily including Victoria and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1996.

Where does area code 250 cover?

Area code 250 covers the Victoria, British Columbia area.

Is 250 a real area code or a scam?

250 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 250 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 250 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Victoria. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 250?

250 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 250 prefix.

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