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Vancouver, WA Area Codes
Vancouver is served by 2 area codes (360, 564). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Area codes serving Vancouver
Vancouver sits in Washington, part of the West region and the Pacific Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 360, 564.
The original code is 360 (in service since 1995). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | Western Washington outside the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue core, from Vancouver to Bellingham | January 15, 1995 |
| 564 | Western Washington, overlaying both 206 (Seattle) and 360 (outside the Puget Sound core) | August 28, 2017 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Bellingham
- Olympia
- Marysville
- Bremerton
- Lacey
- Mount Vernon
- Longview
- Camas
- Port Angeles
- Oak Harbor
- Aberdeen
- Centralia
- Anacortes
- Seattle
- Shoreline
- Burien
- SeaTac
- Tukwila
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Vancouver, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 360), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Vancouver
Because Vancouver is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. From outside the US, dial +1, then the area code and number. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Washington, visit the Washington area codes page.
Quick answers
Vancouver area code FAQ
What area codes does Vancouver use?
Vancouver, WA is served by 2 area codes: 360, 564.
Which is the original Vancouver area code?
360 is the original code for Vancouver, in service since 1995; the others were added later for more numbers.
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is in the Pacific Time zone.
Do I need to dial the area code in Vancouver?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.