How to call Canada from Kenya
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 000 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Canada from Kenya
How to make a call to Canada from Kenya: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile in Kenya, press and hold 0 for +, and the phone adds the exit code for you.
- 000Kenya 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
- 000 1 613 555 0199
Main area codes in Canada
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- Toronto000 1416000 1437000 1942then 7 digits
- Montréal000 1263000 1438000 1514then 7 digits
- Calgary000 1403then 7 digits
- Ottawa000 1613then 7 digits
- Edmonton000 1780then 7 digits
- Winnipeg000 1204then 7 digits
- Mississauga000 1905then 7 digits
- Vancouver000 1604000 1778then 7 digits
Before you call Canada
Dial the area code of the city
Every Canadian number is a 10-digit number: a 3 digit area code, then 7 digits. Calling Canada cell phones works the same way.
- Toronto000 1 416
- Montréal000 1 514
- Calgary000 1 403
- Vancouver000 1 604
Use 000, not 00, from a landline
The exit code in Kenya has three zeros, so a number that starts 00 1 does not connect.
- Fails
- 00 1 416 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 000 1 416 xxx xxxx
Calling a Canada toll free number
To call a Canada toll free number from Kenya, dial it like any other number. Some toll free numbers do not take calls from outside the +1 area.
- Dial 000
- Dial 1
- Dial the toll free number
Calling Canada from Kenya without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Kenya charge up to $0.039/min. Airtel, Safaricom, and Telkom each sell an international bundle for Canada, so a plan alone does not cover the call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | |
 | No rate published |
 Safaricom200 min included with International Calling Bundles, 200 mins @ Kshs 399safaricom.co.ke · 2026 | $0.039 |
 | No rate published |
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 moves by 1 hour in March and November with daylight saving time in Canada.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours behind Nairobi
- November to March: 8 hours behind Nairobi
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
FLEX does not cover international calls
Safaricom bills international calls from your airtime, even when you have FLEX units.
Safaricom — FLEXFrom 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 do I call Canada from Kenya on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Kenya
Are calls to Canada included in Kenya phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Kenya that we checked includes Canada in a plan
Does Safaricom include calls to Canada?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. Safaricom includes 200 minutes to Canada with International Calling Bundles, 200 mins @ Kshs 399
How much does it cost to call Canada from Kenya?
With no plan, carriers in Kenya charge up to $0.039 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from Kenya?
For Toronto, dial 000 1 416, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 000 to call Canada?
From a landline, yes: dial 000, 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 Kenya for free, and is there a free call to Canada?
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 Kenya 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 a Canada landline from Kenya?
From a landline in Kenya, dial 000 1, then the number
How do I make an international call to Canada from Kenya?
Dial 000 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 7 hours behind Nairobi. November to March: 8 hours behind Nairobi