How to call Canada from the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands
How to make a call to Canada from the Netherlands: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number has 10 digits: a 3-digit area code, then 7 local digits.
- 00The Netherlands 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 3 area codes
Pick the code on the number you have, then add 7 digits. Montréal also has 3 codes.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Toronto00 1 437
- Toronto00 1 942
Toll free numbers from abroad
To call a Canada toll free number from the Netherlands, dial 00 1 and the number. Some do not take calls from outside the +1 area, so ask for a local number.
Calling Canada cell phones
Calling Canada cell phones works like landlines: dial 00 1 and the 10-digit number.
Calling Canada from the Netherlands without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41/min. KPN has no plan with Canada, and Odido and Vodafone include it only in a world bundle.
- KPNNo plan
- OdidoBellen Wereld
- Vodafone50 min naar Wereld
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 28× cheaper | |
 | $0.34 |
 | $1.41 |
 | $1.41 |
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 Amsterdam is 5 or 6 hours because of daylight saving time, so read the clock above.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Amsterdam
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Amsterdam
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Amsterdam
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Calls to EU numbers can cost extra
On Odido, calls from Netherlands to foreign EU numbers usually fall outside your bundle and cost extra.
Odido, Bellen naar het buitenland binnen de EUFrom 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 the Netherlands on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Netherlands
Are calls to Canada included in the Netherlands phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Netherlands that we checked includes Canada in a plan
How much does it cost to call Canada from the Netherlands?
With no plan, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands, 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 Amsterdam. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Amsterdam. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Amsterdam
How do I call Canada from the Netherlands for an international call to Canada?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too