Area Code 587
Area code 587 covers Calgary and nearby cities including Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer in Alberta, in the Mountain Time.
Area code 587 quick facts
| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Mountain Time |
| In service | 2008-09-19 |
| Overlay codes | 368, 403, 780, 825 |
| Nearby codes | 825, 780, 368, 403, 639, 306 |
| Carrier coverage | 779 prefixes; 33% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 4 complaints across 1 numbers |
| Data current as of | September 13, 2026 |
Is a call from 587 a scam? Who called me from 587?
FTC complaints involving 587 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 587 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 587 numbers:
- (587) 875-7182 — 4 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 587
Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Sherwood Park, Banff, Airdrie, Leduc, High River
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Carriers in area code 587
Area code 587 spans 779 prefixes, about 33% wireless. Top carriers: TELUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., IRISTEL INC. - ON, DISTRIBUTEL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, TELUS MOBILITY CELLULAR, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 587 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 587?
Area code 587 covers Calgary and nearby cities including Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer in Alberta, in the Mountain Time.
What cities use area code 587?
Area code 587 serves Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, and 7 other communities in Alberta.
What time zone is area code 587 in?
Area code 587 is in the Mountain Time (America/Edmonton).
How do you dial a 587 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 587 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 587 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 587 a scam?
A 587 number is geographically tied to Alberta, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 587 a country code?
No. 587 is a Canadian area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for Canada is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 587 number written for international dialing looks like +1 587 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of September 13, 2026. Refreshed monthly.