587 area code: Calgary
A local Calgary line, active as soon as you finish signing up. Calls, texts and an AI agent included.
Available 587 numbers
Checked on October 31, 2026. A number may have been taken since.
Where is area code 587?
- Region
- Alberta, Canada
- Main cities
- Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- In service since
- 2008
- Overlay codes
- 403, 780 and 825
- Dialling
- ten digits, even for a local call
- Format
- +1 587 XXX-XXXX
587 is a Canadian area code in service since 2008. It covers all of Alberta and runs on Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer).
A call from a 587 number you do not know usually comes from Calgary or nearby: a shop, a clinic, a courier, a customer. The area code says nothing about the caller's intent. If a call looks suspicious, let it go to voicemail and check the number before calling back. Businesses that show their name on the call (caller ID) get called back more often.
To reach a 587 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 587 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 587.
Area code 587 covers all of Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge. It overlays 403, 780 and 825: the same area can have any of them, and ten-digit dialling is required. One code for both Calgary and Edmonton, two markets three hours apart, with customers who do not know where you are.
A 587 number tells your customer you are local. That is what gets you answered: a call from an unfamiliar area code often goes to voicemail unheard.
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 587?
587 serves all of Alberta, mainly Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge.
Can I get a 587 number without living there?
Yes. A 587 number can be set up from anywhere in Canada and works on your current phone, with no new device or SIM.
How long before it works?
The number is live as soon as the account is created. Your first call can come in within the minute.
Can I move my existing 587 number?
Yes, porting is included in all plans. It takes 5 to 10 business days, and a temporary number is assigned during the transition.
Can I text from this number?
Yes. The same 587 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 587 number roots you in a region and reassures a local customer. A toll-free number speaks to the whole country without saying where you are. Many businesses take both.
What time is it in the 587 area code?
Area code 587 runs on Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer). Calgary keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 587 number called me, who is it?
A 587 number comes from all of Alberta. It may be a shop, a clinic or a person in Calgary. The area code alone does not tell you who is calling or whether the call is genuine: when in doubt, let it ring and check the number before calling back.
What is the difference between 587 and 403?
None on the map: 587 and 403 cover the same territory. 587 was added when the other ran out of numbers. Both are dialled with ten digits and cost the same.
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