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587 Area Code

Covers Calgary and nearby communities in Alberta.

Example number(587) 555-0142
Local time in Calgary
3:37:07 PM
Thu, Aug 27·MDT
That’s 6 hours behind you.
Time zone
local
UTC-7 (MST) / UTC-6 (MDT)
Cities covered
28
in this area code
Code type
Geographic
Standard area code
Local dialing
10 digits
No leading 1 needed
Coverage

Area code 587 map

Interactive coverage map for area code 587, centered on Calgary, Alberta

51.0501, -114.0853

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Area code 587 coverage map — centered on Calgary. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

Area code 587 coverage map — centered on Calgary. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

If you are trying to place Calgary, AB on the map, area code 587 is the one that covers it. It covers communities such as Calgary, Airdrie, Banff, Beaumont and more across Alberta. The region observes local time, so a number like (587) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 780, 509. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 403, 825, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 587 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 587, its related area codes, and practical advice on 587 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.

Coverage

Cities covered by 587

Cities & neighborhoods

  • Calgary
  • Airdrie
  • Banff
  • Beaumont
  • Bonnyville
  • Brooks
  • Camrose
  • Canmore
  • Coaldale
  • Cochrane
  • Cold Lake
  • Devon
  • Drayton Valley
  • Edmonton
  • Edson
  • Fort McMurray
  • Fort Saskatchewan
  • Grande Prairie
  • High River
  • Hinton
  • Lacombe
  • Leduc
  • Lethbridge
  • Medicine Hat
  • Morinville
  • Okotoks
  • Olds
  • Peace River

Looking for the broader picture? See all Alberta area codes.

Internal links

Nearby & overlay area codes

Overlay codes (same area)

These share 587’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.

Neighboring codes

Codes for adjacent regions and metros.

Safety

Is a call from 587 a scam?

Area code 587 serves Calgary and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 587 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.

Red flags to watch for

  • Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
  • Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
  • Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
  • A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.

When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.

Dialing

Calling a 587 number from abroad

Every 587 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:

+1 587 555-0142

If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:

  • UK, Germany, France & most of Europe00 1 587 555-0142
  • Australia0011 1 587 555-0142
  • Japan010 1 587 555-0142
  • Mexico00 1 587 555-0142

Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 587 555-0142.

Tools

Reverse phone lookup

Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.

Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.

Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.

FAQ

Area code 587: frequently asked questions

Where is the 587 area code located?

The 587 area code is located in Alberta, centered on Calgary. Communities in the 587 area include Calgary, Airdrie, Banff, Beaumont, Bonnyville, Brooks.

What time zone is 587 in?

Area code 587 is in the local time zone (UTC-7 (MST) / UTC-6 (MDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Calgary on the live clock above.

What cities use area code 587?

Cities and areas that use 587 include Calgary, Airdrie, Banff, Beaumont, Bonnyville, Brooks. Its primary city is Calgary, AB.

Do I need to dial 1 before 587?

For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 587 plus the seven-digit number. The 587 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.

Is 587 a toll-free or scam number?

No — 587 is a normal geographic area code for Calgary, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 587 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.

What are the overlay area codes for 587?

Area code 587 is overlaid by 403, 825, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.