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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Calgary, Alberta
Confirm quiet hours, decibel limits, construction schedules, and reporting steps so you can keep the peace in your neighbourhood.
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Default quiet hours: 22:00-07:00 (residential nighttime)
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-09:00 (Sundays/holidays)
Construction weekdays: 07:00-22:00 (residential areas/equipment)
Construction weekends: 09:00-22:00 (Sundays/holidays)
Calgary restricts residential noise during night hours and sets daytime decibel limits of 65 dBA (day) and 50 dBA (night). Typical residential equipment hours are 07:00-22:00 (9:00-22:00 on Sundays/holidays). See the City's Residential Noise page.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (residential nighttime)
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-09:00 (Sundays/holidays)
Decibel limits
65 dBA daytime / 50 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-22:00 (residential areas/equipment)
Weekends: 09:00-22:00 (Sundays/holidays)
Lawn equipment
Within daytime windows listed above; lower limits apply at night
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Prohibited if it disturbs during quiet hours; daytime and nighttime dB limits apply at the point of reception.
Typical fines
$250-$500 (typical)
First offense: ~$250 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via 311 Calgary (web/app/phone) -> Community Standards. Provide dates, times, and source details so dispatchers can prioritise the call. Anonymous complaints are accepted but detailed contact information helps with follow-up.
- Document the issue (record short clips, note times, and track duration for at least two nights if possible).
- Share a polite note with the neighbour or property manager. See the message templates below.
- Submit a complaint via https://www.calgary.ca/bylaws/residential-noise.html or call 311 Calgary (web/app/phone) -> Community Standards. Ask for the incident number for reference.
- If the noise continues, follow up with enforcement referencing the incident number. Keep your documentation for any tribunal or landlord board filings.
Ready-to-send messages
Neighbour note
Hi - Calgary's quiet hours are 10 p.m.-7 a.m. (to 9 a.m. on Sundays/holidays). Could you keep noise down during those hours? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We're experiencing recurring noise that appears to exceed Calgary's bylaw during quiet hours. Please assist in resolving this; I can share my 311 case number if helpful.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: City of Calgary Community Standards Bylaw (Noise sections)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Log dates/times, type of noise, and location; attach short recordings.
- Note business/contractor names for commercial or construction sources.
- Reference prior 311 case numbers for repeat issues to aid escalation.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.