Area code 236
236 is Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, British Columbia.
Area code 236 at a glance
- Province
- British Columbia
- Main cities
- Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Victoria, Nanaimo
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- Local time now
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- In service since
- 2013
250 covers the exact same area as 236 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Dial 1, then 236, then the 7-digit number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 236?
Area code 236 covers Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby in British Columbia.
What time is it in area code 236?
Area code 236 is in the Pacific Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 250 the same area as 236?
Yes. 250 is an overlay of 236 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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