Area Codes for Edmonton, Alberta

There are two area codes actively in use in the Edmonton metropolitan area: 780, 587. These area codes cover all of Edmonton proper as well as all other parts of central and northern Alberta province. See below for details.

In Edmonton, area codes are always included in written telephone numbers and area codes must be dialed for all calls, even for local calling. All Canada phone numbers are 10-digits total, including a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit local subscriber number.

Edmonton area code information:

Edmonton area codes:
780, 587
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Area codes are used to route phone calls to a specific geographic area within a country. All area codes in Canada are exactly 3-digits long.

In the past, a given region often had just one area code. Nowadays, many cities and towns in denser urban areas have 2 or more area codes.

To make an inbound international call (or domestic long distance call) to a Edmonton landline or mobile phone, you need to dial the appropriate 3-digit area code, followed by a 7-digit local subscriber number.

If you don't have a fully specified 10-digit phone number, including area code, you will not be able to complete an inbound call.

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Area Codes Used In & Near Edmonton, Alberta

There are two area codes used in Edmonton and across all of central and northern Alberta. The area code 587 is actually used for the entire province while the north and south also each have their own overlay area codes to accommodate population growth.

Edmonton Area Codes

Area Codes Main Locations
 780 
 587 
Covers the city of Edmonton and all of central and northern Alberta.
 780 
 587 
Covers the city of Calgary and all of southern Alberta

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Area Codes for Towns in Edmonton Area

Edmonton is a very large city which contains most all of it's own suburbs, so there aren't many larger towns close by - nor are there any other area codes. Below is a list of some other locations in central and northern Alberta that share Edmonton's area codes.

LocationArea Code(s)
Beaumont area code 780 / 587
Camrose area code 780 / 587
Edmonton area code 780 / 587
Fort Saskatchewan area code 780 / 587
Grande Prairie area code 780 / 587
Jasper area code 780 / 587
Leduc area code 780 / 587
Morinville area code 780 / 587
Sherwood Park area code 780 / 587
Spruce Grove area code 780 / 587
St. Albert area code 780 / 587
Stony Plain area code 780 / 587
Westlock area code 780 / 587

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Edmonton, Alberta Area Code Maps

The following map shows area codes for Edmonton and the province of Alberta.

Maps may not be completely up to date. Check other map links below if this appears out of date.

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City Codes vs. Area Codes

In some cases, area codes may be referred to as city codes. However, a 'city code' more correctly refers to the codes used to designate airports and other geographic locations. These codes are issued under the United Nation's UN/LOCODE system and/or the IATA airport coding system. The city code for Edmonton is EDM.

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* CNA is the Canadian Numbering Administrator. NANPA is the North American Numbering Plan Administrator. These are the official groups responsible for phone numbers in the US and Canada.

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