Alberta's fifth area code to launch on Saturday (2024)

The 368 code will join 403, 780, 587 and 825 as Alberta’s fifth area code.

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Albertans signing up for a new phone line may find they also have a new area code, starting this Saturday.

That’s when local phone companies are set to start handing out the new 368 area code. It will join 403, 780, 587 and 825 as Alberta’s fifth area code.

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Although the code is set come into effect on Saturday, it may still be some time before the numbers are actuality handed out. According to a release sent out last fall, the Canadian Numbering Administrator said 368 will only be used “once there is no longer a sufficient supply of numbers with the existing area codes.”

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The Canadian Numbering Administrator oversees Canada’s phone number system, under the regulatory oversight of the CRTC.

Alberta’s 403 area code was introduced in 1947 and now mainly serves southern Alberta. The 780 code was brought in in 1999 to serve Edmonton and northern areas.

Two other Alberta-wide area codes have since been added: 587 in 2008 and 825 in 2016.

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    Alberta's fifth area code to launch on Saturday? ›

    In six months, Alberta will begin using a fifth area code. The code 368 is expected to come into circulation April 23 of next year.

    Where is area code 825 in Alberta? ›

    he 825 area code covers the Canadian province of Alberta and covers the following cities: Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort McMurray etc.

    When did the 778 area code start? ›

    The 778 code was introduced in 2001 and 236 was brought in as an area code in 2013. Both 778 and 236 are used throughout B.C. The urbanized area north of Metro Vancouver to Whistler uses only the 604 area code. The 250 area code is only found outside of Metro Vancouver.

    Where is area code 289? ›

    Area code 289 serves the area surrounding Toronto, Ontario, Canada including Hamilton. It is an overlay for area code 905 and serves the same area. Labels: Service.

    What city is 437 area code? ›

    The 437 area code is used for telephone numbers in Ontario, Canada. It was created in 2013 as an overlay for the 416 and 647 area codes to accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers in the region. The 437 area code serves the Toronto, Ontario area, including the city of Toronto and the surrounding suburbs.

    Where is area code 587 in Alberta? ›

    The 587 area code serves the Edmonton and northern Alberta regions, including the cities of Edmonton, Fort McMurray, and Grande Prairie.

    What is the new area code in Alberta? ›

    A new area code – “368” is coming to Alberta (AB) on April 23, 2022. The new area code will be added to the codes for the region: 403/587/780/825. Existing customers' phone numbers will not be impacted. After April 23, 2022, area code “368” will start to be assigned by providers.

    When did 780 area code start? ›

    Area code 780 started use on January 25, 1999. Generally, everything north and west of Ponoka switched to 780. Permissive dialing of 403 continued throughout Alberta until May 18, 1999. Area code 780 is also the last new area code in Canada to be introduced by a split.

    What is the difference between 778 and 604? ›

    Area codes 236 and 778 cover the whole province of British Columbia, while area code 604 covers the Lower Mainland and area code 250 covers the rest of British Columbia.

    What is the oldest area code in the United States? ›

    Area code 201 is the oldest area code in America which covers northeastern New Jersey. It has a single overlay (551) that serves the same area and is located in the Eastern time zone. The Eastern time zone is also known as America/New_York.

    Where is area code 365 in Canada? ›

    As such, the 365 area code covers the same geographic region as the 905 and 289 area codes, which includes the Niagara Region and parts of Southern Ontario. Some of the cities and towns that are covered by the 365 area code include: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, St.

    What area code is 360 in Canada? ›

    Vancouver is home of the 360 area code

    In addition to Vancouver, Hushed services and includes Longview, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Bellingham and Bremerton.

    Where is area code 306 in Canada? ›

    Area code 306 is an area code for Saskatchewan. It was one of the earliest area codes created in 1947, It covers the entire province of Saskatchewan. It was overlaid by 639 in 2013 and by 474 on October 2, 2021.

    What is the most rare area code in the US? ›

    906 is among the least populous numbering plan areas in North America, serving only about 320,000 people. The latest NANP exhaust projections did not list an exhaust date for 906, meaning that the Upper Peninsula will not need another area code for at least another 30 years.

    What is the coolest area code? ›

    Top 15 Best Area Codes in the US
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    What area code is 777 in the US? ›

    The 777 area code does not exist in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which includes the United States, Canada, and certain other countries in the Caribbean. Typically, area codes in the NANP consist of three digits, such as 555, 212, 786, etc.

    What is Alberta international area code? ›

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    What is the area code of Calgary, Alberta, Canada? ›

    Area code 403 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the Canadian province of Alberta. The numbering plan area encompasses the southern third of the province, which includes the Calgary area.

    What is the area code for Edmonton Canada? ›

    How to Call Edmonton from the USA. Press 1, Canada's international country code. Then, dial 587 or 780, the Edmonton area code.

    What are area codes for Canada? ›

    Canada Area Codes

    The original 9 area codes of Canada include 204, 306, 403, 416, 418, 514, 604, 613, and 902. The most recently added was 584 in 2022 as an overlay to 204. Unlike the US, Canadian area codes can cross province/state boundaries. Only 3 cross province boundaries: 782, 867, and 902.

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