Area Code 587 — Alberta
This is a Canadian area code
Area code 587 is located in Alberta, Canada. Canada shares the North American Numbering Plan (NANPA) with the US, so Canadian numbers use the same 10-digit format. Calls between the US and Canada may or may not be included in your plan — check with your carrier, as international rates can apply.
Area code 587 is located in Alberta, Canada and operates on Mountain Time . The largest city served is Calgary . View all Canadian area codes →
Coverage Area
Area code 587 — AlbertaArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 587
- State / Province
- Alberta (AB)
- Country
- Canada
- Time Zone
- Mountain Time Mountain Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Active
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- September 19, 2008
- Assigned
- June 14, 2007
- Population Served
- ~2,866,868 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 368/403/587/780/825
Cities Served
History & Relationships
Split from
780Overlay complex — shares geography with
Rate Centers & Exchanges
21 rate centers identified within area code 587
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 587
What state is area code 587?
Area code 587 is located in Alberta.
Where is area code 587 from?
Area code 587 originates from Alberta. It operates in the Mountain Time zone.
What time zone is area code 587?
Area code 587 falls within the Mountain Time zone (Mountain Time).
What cities are in area code 587?
Area code 587 serves cities including Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Airdrie, Sherwood Park, Fort McMurray, Okotoks, and more.
Is a call from area code 587 a scam?
Area code 587 is a legitimate Canadian area code serving Alberta. Like any area code, individual numbers using 587 can be used for scam calls. Note that calls from 587 are international calls from Canada — unexpected calls may incur charges. Always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.