825 Area Code
Covers Calgary and nearby communities in Alberta.
(825) 555-0142Area code 825 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 825, centered on Calgary, Alberta
51.0501, -114.0853
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 825 coverage map — centered on Calgary. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
825 is the area code for Calgary and the surrounding part of Alberta. It covers communities such as Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer and more across Alberta. The region observes local time, so a number like (825) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 780, 509. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 403, 587, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 825 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. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Calgary, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 825 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 825 spam calls.
Cities covered by 825
Cities & neighborhoods
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Fort McMurray
- Red Deer
- Westlock
Looking for the broader picture? See all Alberta area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 825’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 825 a scam?
Area code 825 serves Calgary and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 825 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.
Calling a 825 number from abroad
Every 825 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 825 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 825 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 825 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 825 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 825 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 825 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 825: frequently asked questions
Where is the 825 area code located?
The 825 area code is located in Alberta, centered on Calgary. Communities in the 825 area include Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Westlock.
What time zone is 825 in?
Area code 825 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 825?
Cities and areas that use 825 include Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Westlock. Its primary city is Calgary, AB.
Do I need to dial 1 before 825?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 825 plus the seven-digit number. The 825 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 825 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 825 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 825 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 825?
Area code 825 is overlaid by 403, 587, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.