Area code 604
Area code 604 holds 781 in-service central-office prefixes in the CNAC register, covering roughly 7,810,000 telephone numbers. They are split between 16 carriers and 43 rate centres. The largest is Vancouver. Recorded assignments run from August 25, 1999 to January 29, 2016. That ranks it 2 of 55 Canadian area codes by prefix count.
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Area code 604 at a glance
- Province or territory
- British Columbia
- Main rate centres
- Vancouver, New Westminster, Richmond, Abbotsford, North Vancouver
- Local time
- — Pacific Time (PT), UTC−8; UTC−7 in daylight saving time
- In service since
- 1947
- Number format
- 604-NXX-XXXX · +1 604 NXX XXXX
Sources: CNAC, NANPA (September 25, 2026), Statistics Canada.
In numbers
- In-service prefixes
- 781
- Telephone numbers covered
- 7,810,000
- Carriers
- 16
- Rate centres
- 43
- Provinces and territories
- 1
- First assignment
- August 25, 1999
- Most recent assignment
- January 29, 2016
Who holds these numbers
TELUS holds the largest share at 400 prefixes, 51.2% of the total, ahead of 15 other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share | First assigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELUS | 400 | 51.2 % | 1999 |
| Shaw Telecom Inc. | 83 | 10.6 % | 2007 |
| TELUS Mobility | 79 | 10.1 % | 1999 |
| Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Wireless) | 72 | 9.2 % | 1999 |
| Fido Solutions Inc. | 34 | 4.4 % | 1999 |
| Iristel Inc. | 25 | 3.2 % | 2008 |
| Bell Mobility | 24 | 3.1 % | 2001 |
| Zayo Canada Inc. | 13 | 1.7 % | 2000 |
| Distributel | 12 | 1.5 % | 2010 |
| Bell West Inc. | 11 | 1.4 % | 1999 |
| Videotron Ltd. | 11 | 1.4 % | 2009 |
| GT Group Telecom Services Corp. | 7 | 0.9 % | 1999 |
| Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) | 7 | 0.9 % | 2000 |
| Fibernetics Corporation | 1 | 0.1 % | 2009 |
| Navigata Communications Limited | 1 | 0.1 % | 2014 |
| Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. | 1 | 0.1 % | 2003 |
Where these numbers land
Prefixes in 604 serve 43 rate centres. A rate centre is the billing area a prefix is attached to, not where the handset is.
| Rate centre | Province | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | BC | 343 | 15 |
| New Westminster | BC | 65 | 11 |
| Richmond | BC | 41 | 8 |
| Abbotsford | BC | 30 | 8 |
| North Vancouver | BC | 26 | 6 |
| Chilliwack | BC | 22 | 8 |
| Newton | BC | 21 | 5 |
| Whalley | BC | 21 | 5 |
| Aldergrove | BC | 20 | 6 |
| Whistler | BC | 18 | 9 |
| Port Coquitlam | BC | 14 | 3 |
| West Vancouver | BC | 12 | 3 |
| Langley | BC | 11 | 3 |
| Port Moody | BC | 11 | 2 |
| Squamish | BC | 11 | 5 |
| Sechelt | BC | 10 | 5 |
| Haney | BC | 9 | 2 |
| Ladner | BC | 9 | 3 |
| White Rock | BC | 9 | 2 |
| Mission | BC | 8 | 2 |
| Fort Langley | BC | 7 | 2 |
| Hope | BC | 7 | 5 |
| Powell River | BC | 7 | 4 |
| Sardis | BC | 7 | 2 |
| Cloverdale | BC | 6 | 2 |
| Pitt Meadows | BC | 6 | 2 |
| Gibsons | BC | 4 | 1 |
| Westview | BC | 3 | 1 |
| Whonnock | BC | 3 | 2 |
| Agassiz | BC | 2 | 2 |
| Pemberton | BC | 2 | 2 |
| Rosedale | BC | 2 | 2 |
| Yarrow | BC | 2 | 2 |
| Black Point | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Boston Bar | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Bowen Island | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Britannia Beach | BC | 1 | 1 |
| D'Arcy | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Hemlock Valley | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Pender Harbour | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Port Mellon | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Van Anda | BC | 1 | 1 |
| Yale | BC | 1 | 1 |
How the allocation was built up
| Period | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | 15 | 6 |
| 2000–2004 | 88 | 10 |
| 2005–2009 | 120 | 12 |
| 2010–2014 | 109 | 9 |
| 2015–2019 | 1 | 1 |
448 undated in the register.
Overlay area codes
604 shares its rate centres with 236, 778, 672, 257. Overlay codes cover the same ground, which is why ten-digit dialling is required: two neighbours on one street can hold different area codes.
What people check and report about 604 numbers
Searches typed into this site's lookup form since July 28, 2026, plus the verdicts and moderated reports visitors left. A search usually follows a missed call.
- Checks
- 336
- Different numbers
- 323
- Different people
- 309
9 verdicts and 2 reports
Scam 78 % (7) · Nuisance 11 % (1) · Safe 11 % (1)
Report types: Scam (2).
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 604-496-0797 | 1 scam | 1 | 1 |
Phone and text fraud in British Columbia
In 2024 the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received 1,754 fraud reports from British Columbia where the first contact was a phone call (1,290) or a text (464); 1,082 came from victims, who reported $18.7 million lost. The most common types were service, bank investigator, phishing.
January to September 2025: 1,171 reports (-6% on the same months of 2024) and $13.8 million reported lost (+9%).
Source: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre open data (Open Government Licence – Canada), current to September 29, 2025. These are province-wide figures, not specific to one area code, and only a fraction of fraud is ever reported. Dataset
Had a call from a 604 number?
Most verdicts and reports on these numbers describe scam attempts, so treat an unexpected call as a possible scam.
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they are your bank, the Canada Revenue Agency, a courier or your phone company, hang up and call the organization on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the fraud
Report the call or text to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501. If you lost money or gave out personal details, tell your bank first, then your local police.
- Forward suspicious texts to 7726
Forward a scam or spam text to 7726 (SPAM on the keypad). It's free, and your carrier uses it to block the sender. Don't tap links or reply.
Area code 604: questions and answers
Where is area code 604?
604 serves British Columbia. Its 781 in-service prefixes belong to 43 rate centres, mainly Vancouver, New Westminster, Richmond and Abbotsford.
What time zone is area code 604 in?
Every placed rate centre in 604 is on Pacific Time (PT, UTC−8), with daylight saving time (UTC−7) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
When did area code 604 start?
604 has been in service since 1947. It shares its territory with 236, 257, 672 and 778, so a new number there can get any of these codes.
Which carriers hold 604 numbers?
The CNAC register lists 16 carriers with prefixes in 604; the largest are TELUS (51.2%), Shaw Telecom Inc. (10.6%) and TELUS Mobility (10.1%). Numbers can be ported, so the original carrier may not be the current one.
Are calls from 604 numbers scams?
Visitors have left 9 verdicts on 604 numbers (7 scam, 1 nuisance, 1 safe) and 2 moderated reports. That covers the numbers people looked up, not all of 604: most belong to ordinary households and businesses, and scammers can display a local number.
Is phone fraud rising in British Columbia?
In the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's open data, call and text fraud reports from British Columbia went from 1,243 in January–September 2024 to 1,171 in the same months of 2025 (-6%). Reported losses went from $12.7 million to $13.8 million.
How do I report a scam call from a 604 number?
Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501). If you lost money, call your bank first, then your local police. Unwanted telemarketing goes to the National Do Not Call List, and spam texts can be forwarded to 7726.
Allocated prefixes
Showing 260 of 781 prefixes, largest rate centres first.
Vancouver, BC
604-205 · 604-215 · 604-216 · 604-218 · 604-219 · 604-220 · 604-221 · 604-222 · 604-224 · 604-225
New Westminster, BC
604-200 · 604-202 · 604-209 · 604-237 · 604-239 · 604-245 · 604-256 · 604-306 · 604-351 · 604-357
Richmond, BC
604-204 · 604-207 · 604-214 · 604-227 · 604-231 · 604-232 · 604-233 · 604-234 · 604-238 · 604-241
Abbotsford, BC
604-217 · 604-226 · 604-300 · 604-302 · 604-425 · 604-504 · 604-556 · 604-557 · 604-615 · 604-621
North Vancouver, BC
604-210 · 604-243 · 604-265 · 604-305 · 604-770 · 604-903 · 604-904 · 604-914 · 604-924 · 604-929
Chilliwack, BC
604-316 · 604-378 · 604-391 · 604-392 · 604-393 · 604-402 · 604-407 · 604-426 · 604-701 · 604-702
Newton, BC
604-501 · 604-502 · 604-503 · 604-507 · 604-543 · 604-547 · 604-561 · 604-562 · 604-572 · 604-573
Whalley, BC
604-495 · 604-496 · 604-497 · 604-498 · 604-580 · 604-581 · 604-582 · 604-583 · 604-584 · 604-585
Aldergrove, BC
604-308 · 604-309 · 604-381 · 604-409 · 604-607 · 604-613 · 604-614 · 604-624 · 604-625 · 604-626
Whistler, BC
604-203 · 604-388 · 604-400 · 604-493 · 604-698 · 604-902 · 604-905 · 604-906 · 604-907 · 604-932
Port Coquitlam, BC
604-342 · 604-464 · 604-468 · 604-471 · 604-472 · 604-474 · 604-475 · 604-552 · 604-554 · 604-927
West Vancouver, BC
604-229 · 604-281 · 604-670 · 604-706 · 604-912 · 604-913 · 604-920 · 604-921 · 604-922 · 604-923
Langley, BC
604-427 · 604-508 · 604-510 · 604-514 · 604-530 · 604-532 · 604-533 · 604-534 · 604-539 · 604-546
Port Moody, BC
604-461 · 604-469 · 604-492 · 604-917 · 604-931 · 604-933 · 604-934 · 604-936 · 604-937 · 604-939
Squamish, BC
604-213 · 604-389 · 604-390 · 604-567 · 604-815 · 604-848 · 604-849 · 604-890 · 604-892 · 604-898
Sechelt, BC
604-212 · 604-399 · 604-740 · 604-741 · 604-747 · 604-748 · 604-865 · 604-885 · 604-989 · 604-993
Haney, BC
604-380 · 604-463 · 604-466 · 604-467 · 604-476 · 604-477 · 604-478 · 604-479 · 604-481
Ladner, BC
604-350 · 604-382 · 604-383 · 604-940 · 604-943 · 604-946 · 604-948 · 604-952 · 604-963
White Rock, BC
604-385 · 604-531 · 604-535 · 604-536 · 604-538 · 604-541 · 604-542 · 604-548 · 604-560
Mission, BC
604-286 · 604-287 · 604-289 · 604-410 · 604-804 · 604-814 · 604-820 · 604-826
Fort Langley, BC
604-371 · 604-455 · 604-509 · 604-513 · 604-881 · 604-882 · 604-888
Hope, BC
604-201 · 604-206 · 604-712 · 604-749 · 604-750 · 604-860 · 604-869
Powell River, BC
604-208 · 604-223 · 604-344 · 604-413 · 604-414 · 604-483 · 604-578
Sardis, BC
604-705 · 604-769 · 604-824 · 604-843 · 604-846 · 604-847 · 604-858
Cloverdale, BC
604-372 · 604-574 · 604-575 · 604-576 · 604-577 · 604-579
Pitt Meadows, BC
604-457 · 604-458 · 604-459 · 604-460 · 604-465 · 604-470
Gibsons, BC
604-840 · 604-886 · 604-887 · 604-956
Westview, BC
604-480 · 604-485 · 604-489
Whonnock, BC
604-405 · 604-406 · 604-462
Agassiz, BC
604-491 · 604-796
Pemberton, BC
604-384 · 604-894
Rosedale, BC
604-745 · 604-794
Yarrow, BC
604-490 · 604-823
Black Point, BC
604-487
Boston Bar, BC
604-867
Bowen Island, BC
604-947
Britannia Beach, BC
604-896
D'Arcy, BC
604-452
Hemlock Valley, BC
604-797
Pender Harbour, BC
604-883
Allocation source: Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNAC), the registry that records which carrier a central-office code was originally issued to. An allocation says who was issued the prefix, not who serves the number today: numbers can be ported between carriers, and caller ID can be spoofed outright.