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By Chris Brown

New area code comes to Alberta this weekend

Apr 21, 2022 | 8:53 AM

EDMONTON – Starting on Saturday you may see a new Alberta area code showing up on your caller ID.

A new 368 area code is being introduced, the fifth area code for the province. The 368 area code joins 403, 587, 780 and 825.

Telus says it’s needed to meet increasing demand for Alberta phone numbers.

“The new area code will be introduced gradually starting on April 23,” said Kelly T. Walsh, program manager of the Canadian Numbering Administrator, in a release. “After this date, consumers and businesses requesting a new phone number may receive one with the new area code.”

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• Existing numbers keep the same area code
• Local calling areas remain the same
• All local calls will require 10 digits (area code + local number)
• Special numbers such as 211, 311, 411, 611 and 911 will still be dialed using only three digits
• Business customers using communications systems that restrict long distance calling will need to add 368 as a local area code.