How to call Canada from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to Canada from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number is 10 digits, an area code and 7 more, and no 0 drops after the country code.
- 00Ireland 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
Dial the code on the number you have. Calls to Montréal work the same way.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Toronto00 1 437
- Toronto00 1 942
- Montréal00 1 514
Save Canadian contacts with +1
Calling Canada cell phones is easier with a contact saved as +1: it works from Ireland and when you travel.
- +1Canada
- 604Vancouver
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling a Canadian toll free number
A Canadian toll free number can refuse calls from outside the +1 area. Try a regular 10-digit number instead.
- Dial 00 1
- Add the 10-digit number
- Use a regular number if the toll free one fails
Calling Canada from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone each include Canada on one named plan, so check your plan before you dial.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | |
 | $0.52 |
 | $0.28 |
 | $0.43 |
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 to Canada changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours behind Dublin
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind Dublin
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 Ireland on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to Canada included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to Canada in their plans. Vodafone charges 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 Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from Ireland?
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
How to call Canada from Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, 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: 5 hours behind Dublin. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind Dublin. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind Dublin
How do I call Canada from Ireland on an international call?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too