Want to establish a presence in British Columbia?
A 236 number makes it easy with MySecondLine.
Start building local connections today.
Establish your local number from the comfort of your current location, wherever that may be.
Protect your personal contact information with a dedicated second number for public use.
Update your contact number on demand without any hassle.
The 236 area code was created in 2013 to accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers in British Columbia. Today, 236 is exclusively tied to the province, covering iconic neighborhoods like:
Surrey – a thriving urban center
Burnaby – known for its shopping and parks
Richmond – home to a bustling culinary scene
For generations, 236 has represented British Columbia pride, offering the best of provincial life with fast access to all urban centers.
The 236 area code operates in the Pacific Time Zone (PT)–the same time zone as British Columbia. This is important for businesses and professionals who need to stay in sync with local clients, suppliers, and partners. Whether you’re scheduling calls, running local ads, or managing customer support, having a 236 number means you’re aligned with Pacific Standard Time (PST) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) in summer.
The 236 area code covers all of British Columbia, including:
Surrey
Burnaby
Richmond
and many more.
Getting a 236 number gives your calls a familiar, local presence in one of British Columbia’s busiest urban regions. It’s perfect for real estate agents, freelancers, remote workers, and anyone who wants to appear local while staying flexible.
Everything you need in one powerful solution
Get a memorable personalized phone number, e.g. 323-CHA-RLES
Your virtual phone works around the clock across all locations
Automatically filter out spam and unwanted calls
Design your own incoming call announcement
Connect with anyone nationwide through clear voice calls
Make overseas calls directly from your second number
Full SMS capabilities for your virtual number
Global texting with your second line
Record important calls for quality assurance or future reference
Voicemail capabilities for your virtual number
Send calls to different numbers based on your needs
Set up future calls at your convenience
Begin by creating your MySecondLine account. Choose 'Select a Preferred Phone Number' and click 'No' when asked if you only need basic features.
Identify Canada in the country selection and confirm your choice to move ahead.
For the final step, specify your preferred area code, review available numbers, and select one with your chosen package.
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