Canadian Area Codes / Alberta
The 780 area code
The 780 area code covers Edmonton and northern Alberta, Canada.
Province
Alberta
Time zone
Mountain Time
Country
Canada (+1)
Cities in the 780 area code
Major communities served by 780 include:
Overlay codes for this area
The 780 region shares its territory with these codes — which is why you dial all 10 digits for local calls:
Dialing a 780 number
Within Canada and the United States, dial all ten digits — 780 plus the seven-digit number. Ten-digit dialing is required here because 780 shares its territory with 587, 825, 368. From outside North America, dial +1 780 and then the number.
Is a 780 call spam?
The 780 area code is a legitimate code for Edmonton and northern Alberta — it isn't a scam on its own. But because scammers can spoof caller ID to display any area code, an unexpected 780 call isn't guaranteed to be local or genuine. When in doubt, let it go to voicemail and call back using a number you trust.
Want a local 780 number for your business?
Voiswitch provides local 780 numbers on business phone systems — or ports the one you already have. Free quote, no obligation.
780 area code — questions
Where is the 780 area code?
The 780 area code is in Alberta, Canada. It covers Edmonton and northern Alberta, including Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie.
What time zone is the 780 area code in?
780 numbers are in the Mountain Time zone.
Is the 780 area code a scam?
No — 780 is a legitimate geographic area code assigned to Edmonton and northern Alberta in Alberta. The code itself isn't a scam. That said, scammers can spoof any area code (including 780) to make a call look local, so an unexpected 780 call isn't guaranteed to be genuine or nearby. Treat unsolicited calls with the usual caution no matter what area code shows.
How do you dial a 780 number?
Within Canada and the US, dial all ten digits — 780 followed by the seven-digit number (ten-digit dialing is required because 780 overlaps with 587, 825, 368). From outside North America, dial +1 780 and then the number.
Is 780 an overlay area code?
The 780 area shares the same territory as 587, 825, 368. Because multiple codes overlap, you dial all 10 digits for local calls.
Can I get a 780 number for my business?
Yes — Voiswitch can provide local 780 numbers, and if you already have one, we can port it to your new phone system. Get a free quote to add a local 780 number.