Area code 780

Where is area code 780?

Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray, Alberta

Local time: … (Mountain Time)

New area code 568 is planned for the same area from June 10, 2028. See all new area codes.

ProvinceAlberta
CountryCanada
Main citiesEdmonton, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray
Time zoneMountain Time
Overlay area codes368, 403, 587 and 825
In service since1999
Dialing format(780) XXX-XXXX · +1 780 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Questions

Where is area code 780?
Area code 780 is in Alberta. It serves Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Sherwood Park and St. Albert and 54 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 780 in?
Area code 780 uses Mountain Time.
What area codes overlay 780?
368, 403, 587 and 825 serve the same area as 780. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 780 a scam?
The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 780 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 780 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 780 start?
780 went into service in 1999. A new code, 568, is planned for the same area from June 10, 2028.
Can a 780 number be outside Alberta?
Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 780 caller can be anywhere.