How to call Canada from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to Canada from New Zealand: 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.
- 00New Zealand exit code
- 1Country code of Canada
- xxxArea code
- 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
Dial big cities with their codes
Each number is the area code, then 7 more digits.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Montréal00 1 514
- Vancouver00 1 604
Calling a Canada toll free number
A toll free number in Canada can refuse calls from outside the +1 area. Dial it from New Zealand like any other number.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling Canada cell phones
Calling Canada cell phones needs no extra digits. Use the same code as for a landline.
- From mobile+1
- From landline00 1
Calling Canada from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.51/min. One NZ includes Canada with Home Phone, while 2degrees and Spark sell calls to Canada as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | |
 | $0.39 |
 | $0.50 |
 | $0.51 |
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. Daylight saving time changes the time difference, so check the clocks in March and April.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 16 hours behind Auckland
- January 1 to March 8: 18 hours behind Auckland
- March 8 to April 5: 17 hours behind Auckland
- September 27 to November 1: 17 hours behind Auckland
- November 1 to December 31: 18 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 New Zealand on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to Canada included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to Canada in its plans. 2degrees and Spark 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 New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.51 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from New Zealand?
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 New Zealand for free, or make 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 1, then the number
How do I call Canada from New Zealand, or call Canada from NZ?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
What is the code for an international call to Canada?
The country code of Canada is +1
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. Most of the year: 16 hours behind Auckland. January 1 to March 8: 18 hours behind Auckland. March 8 to April 5: 17 hours behind Auckland. September 27 to November 1: 17 hours behind Auckland. November 1 to December 31: 18 hours behind Auckland