How to call Canada
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Canada from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Canada from abroad
How to make a call to Canada from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number is a 3 digit area code and 7 more digits, 10 digits in all.
- 00Exit code
- 1Country code of Canada
- 613Ottawa
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, dial 1 and the number, with no exit code
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Canada
How to call Canada number from a browser
Type it in the dialer above.
- Type **+1**
- Type the area code
- Type the 7 digits
Area codes of big Canadian cities
Put the area code right after +1, with no 0 in front.
- Calgary+1 403
- Edmonton+1 780
- Vancouver+1 604
- Winnipeg+1 204
Toronto and Montréal have several codes
To call a Canadian number from abroad, dial the area code that is on the number you have.
- Toronto+1 416, 437, or 942
- Montréal+1 263, 438, or 514
How Canada phone numbers work
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833. These numbers do not take calls from outside Canada, the US, and the other +1 places, and some take calls only from inside Canada
Want to call Canada?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Canada
The time now in Canada, and the best hours to call. Most of Canada keeps the time of Toronto, so one time difference and one daylight saving time change cover most of the country.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Holidays in Canada
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- Jul1Canada DayThursday
- Sep6Labor DayMonday
Why a call to Canada fails
00 is not every caller's exit code
00 works from most of the world. From Australia the exit code is 0011. From the US and the other +1 places, dial 1 and the 10 digits, with no exit code.
The number does not take calls from outside the +1 area
Canadian toll-free numbers, the ones starting 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833, do not take calls from outside Canada, the US, and the other +1 places.
Questions
How do I call Canada from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 1 and the number
Which exit code do I dial to call Canada?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call Canada from a mobile, or call my phone Canada number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +1, then the number
How to call to Canada from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which phone numbers to call Canada work for an international call to Canada?
The country code of Canada is +1
Why does my call to Canada not go through?
The usual causes: 00 is not every caller's exit code and the number does not take calls from outside the +1 area. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Canada now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. Most of Canada keeps the time of Toronto
How much does it cost to call Canada, and is a T-Mobile call to Canada extra?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Canada. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I call Canada for free with T-Mobile?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Canada. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How do I type + to call Canada on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 1 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call to Canada or an online phone call to Canada reach a landline?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Canada needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser