780 area code
Get a local phone number in Edmonton, AB
Biggest city:
Edmonton
State:
Alberta
Major Cities:
Edmonton
Timezone:
Mountain (GMT -7)
Population:
932,546
Average Income:
$112,000
Zip codes:
T5A 0A1
T6W 1A1
Unemployment Rate:
6%
Nearby area codes:
236
250
780 area code summary
Area code 780 serves the northern half of Alberta, Canada, including Edmonton, the provincial capital. Introduced in 1999 as a split from 403, it covers a region vital to Canada’s energy, government, and healthcare sectors. Edmonton is a growing metro with strong cultural institutions, a robust education system, and major employers like the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services. The city anchors northern Alberta’s economy, with oil sands, natural gas, and related industries playing a key role. It also features thriving arts scenes, expansive parks, and cold but vibrant winters. Towns and rural areas within 780 contribute to agriculture, forestry, and transportation. A 780 number situates your identity in a vital, evolving hub of Canadian economic activity.
Fun fact 💡
Edmonton’s West Edmonton Mall, since 1981, is a 780 giant.
🏢First Phone Company:
Alberta Government Telephones (later Telus)
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