How to call Canada from Japan
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 010 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Canada from Japan
How to make a call to Canada from Japan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number is a 10-digit number: a 3 digit area code, then 7 digits.
- 010Japan 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
- 010 1 613 555 0199
Main area codes in Canada
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- Toronto010 1416010 1437010 1942then 7 digits
- Montréal010 1263010 1438010 1514then 7 digits
- Calgary010 1403then 7 digits
- Ottawa010 1613then 7 digits
- Edmonton010 1780then 7 digits
- Winnipeg010 1204then 7 digits
- Mississauga010 1905then 7 digits
- Vancouver010 1604010 1778then 7 digits
Before you call Canada
Dial big Canadian cities by code
Each city has its own area code after 1. Toronto has 3, so check which one your contact uses.
- Toronto010 1 416
- Montréal010 1 514
- Vancouver010 1 604
- Calgary010 1 403
Use the plus key on a mobile
When calling Canada cell phones from a mobile, the plus replaces 010, so the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the area code and 7 digits
Check a toll free number first
Some toll free numbers do not take calls from outside the +1 area. If a toll free number fails from Japan, ask for a local number.
Calling Canada from Japan without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Japan charge up to $0.62/min. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes Canada in a plan, so each call is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | |
 | $0.62 |
 | $0.43 + tax |
 | $0.62 |
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. Canada uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Tokyo moves by 1 hour in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 13 hours behind Tokyo
- November to March: 14 hours behind Tokyo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
SoftBank international calls are outside free allowances
SoftBank international calls are not covered by the free allowance of a SoftBank plan or by the free allowance of the mail and web data discount service.
SoftBank, Calling abroad from Japandocomo international calls need a WORLD CALL application
A docomo customer without a WORLD CALL subscription must apply for it before making international calls.
docomo, WORLD CALLFrom 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 Japan on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
How much does it cost to call Canada from Japan?
With no plan, carriers in Japan charge up to $0.62 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Canada included in Japan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes Canada in a plan
How to call Toronto from Japan?
For Toronto, dial 010 1 416, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 010 to call Canada?
From a landline, yes: dial 010, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call Canada landline from Japan?
From a landline in Japan, dial 010 1, then the number
How to call Canada from Japan 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 Japan 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
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
How do I call Canada from Japan with an international call to Canada?
Dial 010 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
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
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 13 hours behind Tokyo. November to March: 14 hours behind Tokyo