What is the capital of Manitoba?

Manitoba (MB) is a Canadian province in the Prairie region. With a 2023 Statistics Canada population estimate of 1,463,164 residents, Manitoba is served by 3 active area codes: 204, 431, 584. The provincial capital is Winnipeg and the largest city is Winnipeg.

Canadian area code assignments are managed by the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA) under the broader North American Numbering Plan (NANP). As Manitoba's population and demand for phone numbers grew — driven by cell phones, VoIP lines, and pagers — regulators either split existing area codes or added overlay codes that share territory with the original.

Manitoba observes the Central time zone. Most of Canada observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November, except parts of Saskatchewan which stays on Central Standard Time year-round.

When you receive a call from a Manitoba number, the area code tells you only where the number was originally assigned. Because of Local Number Portability (LNP), Canadian callers can keep their phone numbers when moving across provincial lines — so a 204 number is no longer a guarantee the caller is physically in Manitoba.

Phone number format in Manitoba

All Manitoba phone numbers follow the standard 10-digit NANP format: (NPA) NXX-XXXX. For local calls within Manitoba, 10-digit dialing is mandatory because of overlay codes. For long-distance calls within Canada or to the US, dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number. From outside North America, dial your international access prefix, then 1 (the NANP country code), then the 10-digit number.

Frequently asked questions about Manitoba area codes

How many area codes does Manitoba have?

Manitoba currently has 3 active area codes: 204, 431, 584.

What time zone is Manitoba in?

Manitoba observes the Central time zone.

What is Manitoba's capital?

The capital of Manitoba is Winnipeg. The largest city is Winnipeg.