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Area code 257
Area code 257 is a telephone area code in British Columbia, Canada. Local time is UTC−8 (UTC−7 in summer). Numbers look like (257) 234-5678, or +1 257 234 5678 from abroad.
- Province
- British Columbia
- Time zone
- Vancouver UTC−8 (UTC−7 in summer)
- Local time now
- –
- Dial from abroad
- +1 257
How to dial area code 257
| Calling from | You dial |
|---|---|
| Inside the 257 area | 257 234 5678 (10 digits) |
| Elsewhere in the US & Canada | 1 257 234 5678 |
| Any mobile phone, anywhere | +1 257 234 5678 |
| UK, Europe, India and most countries | 00 1 257 234 5678 |
| Australia | 0011 1 257 234 5678 |
Other area codes in British Columbia
Area code 257: FAQ
Where is area code 257?
Area code 257 is in British Columbia, Canada.
What time zone is area code 257 in?
Area code 257 is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC−8 (UTC−7 in summer)).
How do I call a 257 number from outside the US and Canada?
Dial your exit code (00 in most countries, or + on a mobile), then 1, then 257 and the seven-digit number. Example: +1 257 234 5678.
Is a call from area code 257 a scam?
Area code 257 is a regular North American area code, but caller ID can be spoofed: scammers often show local-looking numbers. Do not call back unknown numbers that ask for money or personal data, and check the number with the phone number validator to see whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, landline or VoIP number.
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GET https://api.numlookupapi.com/v1/validate/+12572345678
{
"valid": true,
"number": "12069220880",
"local_format": "2069220880",
"international_format": "+12069220880",
"country_prefix": "+1",
"country_code": "US",
"country_name": "United States of America",
"location": "Seattle",
"line_type": "landline",
"e164_format": "+12069220880",
"national_format": "(206) 922-0880"
}