How to call Canada from Germany
- 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 Germany
How to make a call to Canada from Germany: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number has 10 digits, and no 0 drops after the country code.
- 00Germany exit code
- 1Country code of Canada
- 416Toronto
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
Toronto has three area codes
Choose one of them after 00 1, then add the 7-digit local number.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Toronto00 1 437
- Toronto00 1 942
Calling a Canada toll free number
Dial it after 00 1 like any other number. If the call fails, the number does not take calls from outside the +1 area.
- 00exit
- 1Canada
- xxxarea code
- xxx xxxxtoll free number
Save Canadian contacts with +1
A contact saved as +1 and a 10-digit number works from any mobile in Germany, for calling Canada cell phones too.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling Canada from Germany without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Germany charge up to $1.26/min. O2 Blue Basic is the only one of these plans that includes Canada; Telekom and Vodafone sell an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 25× cheaper | |
 | $0.78 |
 | $1.12 |
 | $1.26 |
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 is 5 or 6 hours, because the clocks change for daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Berlin
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Berlin
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Berlin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
CallYa charges 1,99 euros a minute for unlisted countries
A destination absent from the Vodafone full International Calling list costs 1,99 euros per minute from Germany. A listed country costs less. Check the country price before you call.
Vodafone, Preisliste CallYa (InfoDok 150)Call-by-Call ends after 2024
Telekom fixed-line callers must remove stored Call-by-Call settings before they call. Calls then use the Telekom tariff.
Telekom, Preselection und Call-by-Call nur noch bis Jahresende 2024From 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 Germany cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Germany
Are calls to Canada included in Germany phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Canada in its plans. Telekom and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Canada from Germany?
With no plan, carriers in Germany charge up to $1.26 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from Germany?
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
Free call to Canada: how to call Canada from Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany?
From a landline in Germany, dial 00 1, then the number
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. Most of the year: 6 hours behind Berlin. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Berlin. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Berlin
How do I call Canada from Germany with an international call to Canada?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Does O2 include calls to Canada?
Yes, up to 120 minutes. O2 includes 120 minutes to Canada with O2 Mobile Pro Unlimited Max 2025