604, 778, 236
These are the telephone area codes for Richmond and the Metro Vancouver region in British Columbia.
How to Call Richmond from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 1 (Canada country code)
- Dial the area code (604, 778, or 236)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Richmond from the UK
00 1 604 555 1234
Where:
00 = UK exit code
1 = Canada country code
604 = Richmond area code
555 1234 = Local Richmond phone number
Quick Facts
604
Original Code
+1
Country Code
10-digit
Dialing Format
011
US Exit Code
Richmond Area Code Coverage
These area codes cover Richmond and the surrounding Metro Vancouver region:
604 - Original Metro Code
Original area code for Metro Vancouver
778 - Overlay Code
Introduced in 2001 as overlay for 604
236 - New Overlay
Introduced in 2013 as additional overlay
Richmond City Center
Downtown, Aberdeen Centre, Richmond Centre
Sea Island
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Steveston Village
Historic fishing village, waterfront
Major Metro Vancouver Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Canada
When calling Richmond from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
United States
011