How to call Canada from China
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Canada from China
How to make a call to Canada from China: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type + instead of 00, and the phone adds the exit code of China.
- 00China exit code
- 1Country code of Canada
- xxx xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 613 555 0199
- Mobile
- +1 613 555 0199
- Landline
- 00 1 613 555 0199
Main area codes in Canada
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- Toronto00 141600 143700 1942then 7 digits
- Montréal00 126300 143800 1514then 7 digits
- Calgary00 1403then 7 digits
- Ottawa00 1613then 7 digits
- Edmonton00 1780then 7 digits
- Winnipeg00 1204then 7 digits
- Mississauga00 1905then 7 digits
- Vancouver00 160400 1778then 7 digits
Before you call Canada
Dial a Canadian city from China
Every Canadian number is a 10-digit number: a 3 digit area code, then 7 local digits.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Montréal00 1 514
- Vancouver00 1 604
Save contacts as plus one
Calling Canada cell phones works from a mobile in China with a number saved as +1 and 10 digits.
- +plus
- 1Canada
- 416Toronto
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Call a toll free number
To call a Canada toll free number from China, dial it like any other number.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the toll free number
- If the call fails, the number does not take calls from outside the +1 area
Calling Canada from China without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in China charge up to $0.073/min. Add 17951 before the number to get the 中国移动 international rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | |
 | $0.073 |
 | $0.058 with access code 17951 |
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. The time difference changes by 1 hour with daylight saving time in Canada.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours behind Shanghai
- November to March: 13 hours behind Shanghai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
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中国联通, 国际、港澳台业务专区Add 17951 for these rates
China Mobile's 17951 international rates apply when you add 17951 before the number.
中国移动, 17951 IP电话Internet calls may be unavailable
You may be unable to make calls through internet-based services in China.
Australian Government, Smartraveller: China Travel Advice & Safety17951 calls round up each minute
China Mobile bills 17951 international calls in whole minutes. It rounds any partial minute up to one minute.
中国移动, 17951 IP电话From any country, a call to Canada also fails when
- 00 is not every caller's exit code
- The number does not take calls from outside the +1 area
Questions
How to call Canada from China on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in China
Are calls to Canada included in China phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in China that we checked includes Canada in a plan
How much does it cost to call Canada from China?
With no plan, carriers in China charge up to $0.073 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from China?
For Toronto, dial 00 1 416, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Canada?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call Canada on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Canada
Why isn't my call going through to Canada?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to Canada, and how to call Canada from China for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Canada from China on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Canada without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Canada landline from China?
From a landline in China, dial 00 1, then the number
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 12 hours behind Shanghai. November to March: 13 hours behind Shanghai
How do I call Canada from China with an international call to Canada?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too