These are the primary telephone area codes for Kelowna and the Interior region of British Columbia.
How to Call Kelowna from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 1 (Canada country code)
- Dial the area code (250 or 778)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Kelowna from the UK
00 1 250 555 1234
Where:
00 = UK exit code
1 = Canada country code
250 = Kelowna area code
555 1234 = Local Kelowna phone number
Quick Facts
Kelowna Area Code Coverage
These area codes serve Kelowna and key communities across BC's Interior:
250 - Original BC Interior & Island
Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Kamloops, Prince George, Nanaimo
778 - Province-wide Overlay
Used across British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver and the Interior
Downtown Kelowna
Bernard Avenue, City Park, Okanagan Lake waterfront
West Kelowna & Westbank
Across the lake, including wineries and residential zones
Orchard Park & Rutland
Major commercial and suburban districts
Okanagan Valley Core
Lake Country, Peachland, Summerland-part of the 250/778 region
Major Canadian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Canada
When calling Kelowna from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
United States
011