250 Area Code

Area Code	250
State	British columbia
Country	Canada
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Overlay Complex	236/250/257/672/778
Assignment Date	17-AUG-95
In Service Date	19-OCT-96
Area Code	250

What is the 250 Area Code?

Area code 250 is located in British columbia, within Canada, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 250 area code was first assigned in 17-AUG-95 and has been in service since 19-OCT-96.

The 250 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 236/250/257/672/778. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Further Details on the 250 Area Code

Where is the 250 Area Code Located?

Area code 250 serves the entire state of British columbia in Canada, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 250 in?

Area code 250 is located in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 250 assigned and put into service?

Area code 250 was officially assigned on 17-AUG-95, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 19-OCT-96, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 250 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 250?

For local calls within area code 250, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 250, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map