Quick answer
Alberta has 4 active geographic area codes covering Calgary, Edmonton. The most-recognized codes are 403, 780, 587, serving Calgary and the Alberta region.
- Total codes
- 4
- Top metro
- Calgary
- Time zone
- MT
- Largest code
- 587 (Calgary)
Area codes in Alberta
Alberta is served by 4 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2016 as population and call demand grew across the province.
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | Calgary | Southern Alberta | 1947 | 587, 825 | 1,600,000 |
| 587 | Calgary | Alberta | 2008 | 403, 780, 825 | 4,400,000 |
| 780 | Edmonton | Northern Alberta | 1999 | 587, 825 | 1,500,000 |
| 825 | Calgary | Southern Alberta | 2016 | 403, 780, 587 | 2,000,000 |
Time zones in Alberta
All area codes in Alberta fall in the MT time zone.
- MT — area codes: 403, 587, 780, 825
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in Alberta and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
Alberta area code coverage by region
This regional breakdown maps each Alberta area code to the part of the province it serves. Alberta's codes split across 3 regions — pick the code that matches the area you want to reach.
- Alberta — area code: 587 (Calgary)
- Northern Alberta — area code: 780 (Edmonton)
- Southern Alberta — area codes: 403, 825 (Calgary)
Why get a local Alberta number?
A Alberta area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in Alberta recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Alberta number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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