What is the capital of Alberta?

Alberta (AB) is a Canadian province in the Prairie region. With a 2023 Statistics Canada population estimate of 4,715,510 residents, Alberta is served by 5 active area codes: 368, 403, 587, 780, 825. The provincial capital is Edmonton and the largest city is Calgary.

Canadian area code assignments are managed by the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA) under the broader North American Numbering Plan (NANP). As Alberta'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.

Alberta observes the Mountain 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 Alberta 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 368 number is no longer a guarantee the caller is physically in Alberta.

Phone number format in Alberta

All Alberta phone numbers follow the standard 10-digit NANP format: (NPA) NXX-XXXX. For local calls within Alberta, 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 Alberta area codes

How many area codes does Alberta have?

Alberta currently has 5 active area codes: 368, 403, 587, 780, 825.

What time zone is Alberta in?

Alberta observes the Mountain time zone.

What is Alberta's capital?

The capital of Alberta is Edmonton. The largest city is Calgary.