604 Area Code
Covers Vancouver and nearby communities in British Columbia.
(604) 555-0142Area code 604 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 604, centered on Vancouver, British Columbia
49.0580, -122.2526
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 604 coverage map — centered on Vancouver. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 604 come from Vancouver and nearby communities in British Columbia. It covers communities such as Vancouver, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Chilliwack and more across British Columbia. The region observes local time, so a number like (604) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 236, 250, 425. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 672, 778, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 604 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Keep reading for the current local time in Vancouver, a map of the 604 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 604 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 604
Cities & neighborhoods
- Vancouver
- Abbotsford
- Aldergrove
- Chilliwack
- Gibsons
- Ladner
- Langley
- New Westminster
- North Vancouver
- Pitt Meadows
- Port Moody
- Powell River
- Richmond
- Sechelt
- West Vancouver
- Whistler
- White Rock
Looking for the broader picture? See all British Columbia area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 604’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 604 a scam?
Area code 604 serves Vancouver and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 604 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 604 number from abroad
Every 604 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 604 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 604 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 604 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 604 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 604 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 604 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 604: frequently asked questions
Where is the 604 area code located?
The 604 area code is located in British Columbia, centered on Vancouver. Communities in the 604 area include Vancouver, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Gibsons, Ladner.
What time zone is 604 in?
Area code 604 is in the local time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Vancouver on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 604?
Cities and areas that use 604 include Vancouver, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Gibsons, Ladner. Its primary city is Vancouver, BC.
Do I need to dial 1 before 604?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 604 plus the seven-digit number. The 604 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 604 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 604 is a normal geographic area code for Vancouver, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 604 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 604?
Area code 604 is overlaid by 672, 778, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.