Vancouver, British Columbia
672 Area Code
Establish a local presence anywhere in British Columbia with a 672 area code number. From Vancouver's tech corridor and film industry to Kelowna's wine country and Kamloops' interior, a 672 number signals that your business belongs here.
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About 672 Area Code
Area code 672 is a province-wide overlay for British Columbia, Canada. Activated on May 4, 2019, it was introduced to relieve number exhaustion across the existing 604 and 250 area codes as BC's population and tech sector expanded rapidly. It covers the entire province, from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland to Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Prince George and beyond. Because it overlays both 604 and 250, a 672 number can represent any community in BC, making it one of the most geographically flexible area codes in Canada.
British Columbia is one of Canada's fastest-growing economic provinces, and Vancouver consistently ranks among the top ten markets for tech talent in North America. The province hosts over 12,000 tech companies, a world-class film and TV production industry (often called "Hollywood North"), major natural resource and mining operations, and a booming tourism sector. Businesses across all of these verticals use local 672 numbers for customer intake lines, appointment reminders, outbound sales outreach, and support queues. A local BC number tends to see higher pickup rates than national toll-free lines, especially from consumers who are wary of out-of-province calls.
FoneSwift lists live 672 inventory on this page. Use the search widget to filter numbers by Voice, SMS, and MMS capability. Keep in mind that other BC overlay codes, including 604, 778, and 236, cover the same geographic territory. If a 672 number with your preferred prefix is not immediately available, those overlapping codes give you equally valid local BC numbers. For A2P business messaging, note that Canadian 10DLC numbers purchased on or after March 26, 2025 require registration for domestic Canadian recipients, and all Canadian 10DLC numbers messaging US recipients must be A2P registered regardless of purchase date.
If your business serves British Columbia, publish your number in both local and E.164 formats, for example (672) 555-1234 and +1 672 555 1234, so it displays correctly in Canadian directories and on mobile devices. Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) governs commercial electronic messages sent to Canadian recipients, including SMS, so ensure you have proper consent records before launching any outbound text campaigns. For number porting, see our porting guide. Many BC businesses port existing numbers to preserve the local recognition they have already built.
| Country | Canada |
| State | British Columbia |
| Area code | 672 |
| Primary cities | Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna, Kamloops, Victoria |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver (PST) |
| Created | May 4, 2019 |
| International Format | +1 672 XXX XXXX |
| Local Format | (672) XXX-XXXX |
10-digit dialing is required throughout British Columbia due to multiple overlapping area codes. For A2P business SMS, Canadian 10DLC numbers purchased on or after March 26, 2025 require registration for Canada-only messaging. All Canadian 10DLC numbers messaging US recipients require A2P registration regardless of purchase date. CASL consent rules also apply to commercial SMS sent to Canadian recipients.
Area code 672 primarily uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during Daylight Saving Time, which BC observes. A small portion of northeastern British Columbia (the Peace River area near the Alberta border) follows Mountain Time. Business hours in Vancouver align with the US Pacific Coast, making it well-suited for cross-border US-Canada operations.
Because 672 is a province-wide overlay, it carries the same local credibility as 604 or 778 numbers across all of British Columbia. If specific 672 prefixes are unavailable, the overlapping 604, 778, or 236 area codes serve identical geographic areas and deliver equivalent local trust for BC-based campaigns.
Quick Facts about 672 Area Code
Interesting tidbits about this area code 672
Province-wide overlay
672 is one of the few area codes that covers an entire Canadian province. Whether a caller is in Vancouver, Prince George, or the Peace River region, 672 is a valid local number for all of them.
Created to relieve 604 exhaustion
By 2019, number demand in BC had grown so fast that both 604 and 250 were approaching exhaustion thresholds, prompting the CRTC to authorize 672 as the third province-wide overlay.
Hollywood North connection
Vancouver is the third-largest film and TV production centre in North America. Production companies in the 672 region use local numbers for casting calls, crew coordination, and studio bookings year-round.
It even serves a US town
Area code 672 technically serves Hyder, Alaska, a small US community on the Canada-Alaska border near Stewart, BC. It's one of the rare instances where a Canadian area code covers US soil.
A fourth overlay arrived in 2025
Demand in BC continues to grow. Area code 257 was introduced on May 24, 2025 as the fourth overlay for the province, joining 604, 250, 778, 236, and 672 in serving British Columbia.
Top-ten tech market
Vancouver ranks in the top ten tech talent markets in North America, ahead of Ottawa and Montreal. This makes the 672 region a major source of demand for VoIP, AI voice, and business telephony services.
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How Does Local 672 Phone Numbers Work?
A local business number is a structured telephone identifier that tells networks where to route calls and messages. When you use a 672 number in Vancouver and British Columbia, the digits signal the international gateway, the geographic region, the local exchange and the specific subscriber, so calls reach the right destination quickly and reliably.
The typical parts of a Canada local number are:
- Country code (+1): identifies Canada for international routing.
- Area code (672): directs the call to the Vancouver / British Columbia region.
- Central office / exchange (eg. 555): narrows the call to a local switching area or rate center.
- Subscriber number (eg. 1234): the unique line assigned to a person, extension, or device.
Example formats:
| International Format (E.164) | +1 672 555 1234 |
| Local Format (National) | (672) 555-1234 |
Quick Dialing Guide
The correct formats to reach 672 numbers locally and globally.
From Landlines
Standard Canada FormatUse for domestic long-distance calls within Canada.
From Mobile
E.164 InternationalThe universal format. Works on any mobile device, anywhere.
International
From abroadDialing from outside Canada (exit code 00 varies by country).
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For businesses, local numbers offer clear benefits: higher answer rates, stronger local recognition, and better performance for local campaigns and customer trust. Typical business features include call forwarding, call recording, auto-attendants, voicemail-to-email, and multi-device ringing.
Important operational notes:
- SMS & A2P: If you plan to send application-to-person messages from a 672 number, register your traffic where required and follow carrier rules (10DLC/A2P) to avoid deliverability or throughput issues.
- Number Porting: Bring your existing 672number to FoneSwift seamlessly. Our team handles the entire porting process, simply submit your number details and we'll coordinate with your current provider. Porting typically completes within 5-10 business days, and you'll receive updates at each step. There's no service interruption during the transfer.
- Display & formatting: Always publish numbers in both local and E.164 formats so international and mobile users can easily dial.
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How to Get a 672 Phone Number
Buying a local 672 phone number using FoneSwift is easy and takes just a few minutes. Follow these simple steps to get your local 672 phone number and start connecting with customers in Canada today.
Create a new account on FoneSwift or sign in to your existing account to get started.
Once logged in, you'll be taken to your FoneSwift dashboard where you can manage all your phone numbers and settings.
Click on Settings in the sidebar, then go to "My Numbers" and click the "Add a Number" button.
Choose Canada as your country from the dropdown menu.
Select Local as the type of number, then choose the 672 area code from the available options.
Click the "Search" button to see all available phone numbers with the selected area code.
Browse through the available numbers, select one that fits your needs, click "Buy Number", and confirm your purchase.
Your number is now active! Start making and receiving calls from the FoneSwift Dialer immediately.
You can configure your number to handle calls, forward calls, or even create an AI voice agent to handle the calls for you.
Businesses Using 672 Phone Numbers
British Columbia's economy spans tech, film production, natural resources, healthcare, and tourism. Local 672 phone numbers are widely used for customer-facing lines, outbound sales, and regional marketing campaigns.
Technology & software
Vancouver hosts over 12,000 tech companies, from unicorn startups to global giants like Microsoft and Electronic Arts. Sales teams and support operations use local 672 numbers to reach BC-based clients with familiar caller ID.
Film, TV & media production
BC produces approximately 65 movies and 55 TV series annually. Production companies, casting agencies, and studios rely on local numbers for talent coordination, permits, and crew logistics.
Healthcare & life sciences
Hospitals, clinics, and BC's growing biotech sector use local numbers for appointment reminders, patient callbacks, and telehealth intake. A recognizable local area code improves patient answer rates.
Natural resources & mining
More than 1,100 global exploration and mining companies are headquartered in Vancouver. Field operations, logistics coordinators, and client-facing teams all use local phone lines for day-to-day coordination across remote BC regions.
Tourism & hospitality
From Whistler ski resorts to Okanagan wine tours and Vancouver waterfront hotels, the tourism industry depends on local numbers for reservations, concierge services, and visitor information lines.
Real estate & construction
BC has some of the highest real estate values in Canada. Agents, developers, and mortgage brokers use local 672 numbers for marketing campaigns, showing bookings, and buyer follow-ups across the province.
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