778 Area Code
Covers Vancouver and nearby communities in British Columbia.
(778) 555-0142Area code 778 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 778, centered on Vancouver, British Columbia
49.0580, -122.2526
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 778 coverage map — centered on Vancouver. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Vancouver, BC on the map, area code 778 is the one that covers it. It covers communities such as Vancouver, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Campbell River and more across British Columbia. The region observes local time, so a number like (778) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 236, 250, 425. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 604, 672, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 778 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 778 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 778 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 778
Cities & neighborhoods
- Vancouver
- Abbotsford
- Aldergrove
- Campbell River
- Castlegar
- Chilliwack
- Courtenay
- Cranbrook
- Dawson Creek
- Duncan
- Fernie
- Fort St. John
- Gibsons
- Kamloops
- Kimberley
- Kitimat
- Ladner
- Ladysmith
- Langley
- Merritt
- Nanaimo
- Nelson
- New Westminster
- North Saanich
- North Vancouver
- Parksville
- Penticton
- Pitt Meadows
Looking for the broader picture? See all British Columbia area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 778’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 778 a scam?
Area code 778 serves Vancouver and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 778 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 778 number from abroad
Every 778 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 778 555-0142If 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 1 778 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 778 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 778 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 778 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 778 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 778: frequently asked questions
Where is the 778 area code located?
The 778 area code is located in British Columbia, centered on Vancouver. Communities in the 778 area include Vancouver, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Campbell River, Castlegar, Chilliwack.
What time zone is 778 in?
Area code 778 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 778?
Cities and areas that use 778 include Vancouver, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Campbell River, Castlegar, Chilliwack. Its primary city is Vancouver, BC.
Do I need to dial 1 before 778?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 778 plus the seven-digit number. The 778 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 778 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 778 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 778 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 778?
Area code 778 is overlaid by 604, 672, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.