How to call Canada from Nigeria
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 009 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Canada from Nigeria
How to make a call to Canada from Nigeria: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number has 10 digits: a 3-digit area code, then 7 digits.
- 009Nigeria exit code
- 1Country code of Canada
- 403Calgary
- 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
- 009 1 613 555 0199
Main area codes in Canada
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- Toronto009 1416009 1437009 1942then 7 digits
- Montréal009 1263009 1438009 1514then 7 digits
- Calgary009 1403then 7 digits
- Ottawa009 1613then 7 digits
- Edmonton009 1780then 7 digits
- Winnipeg009 1204then 7 digits
- Mississauga009 1905then 7 digits
- Vancouver009 1604009 1778then 7 digits
Before you call Canada
Dial Toronto and other big cities
Start with the exit code and 1, then the city's area code.
- Toronto009 1 416
- Montréal009 1 514
- Vancouver009 1 604
Calling a Canada toll free number
To call a Canada toll free number from Nigeria, dial like any other number. Some do not take calls from outside the +1 area.
- Dial 009
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling Canada cell phones with +1
A number saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in Nigeria, with no exit code to type.
Calling Canada from Nigeria without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $1.58/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 31× cheaper | |
 | $0.026 + tax |
 | $1.58 + tax$0.017 + tax with plan |
 | $0.025 + tax |
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 Lagos changes in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours behind Lagos
- November to March: 6 hours behind Lagos
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Glo charges N9,999 to unlisted countries
Glo lists a rate of N9,999 for destinations absent from its international rate list. Check the destination and billing unit before calling.
Globacom, International Calling (IDD Pay as You Go Rates)A SIM without NIN linkage cannot call
A SIM barred for missing NIN linkage cannot make calls. Complete NIN verification and linkage through your carrier.
NCC, Press statement on unblocking SIM cards that require SIM linkageFrom 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 a Nigeria cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Nigeria
How do I call Canada from Nigeria?
Dial 009 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
How much does it cost to call Canada from Nigeria?
With no plan, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $1.58 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to make a free call to Canada from Nigeria?
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 Toronto from Nigeria?
For Toronto, dial 009 1 416, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 009 to call Canada?
From a landline, yes: dial 009, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Are calls to Canada included in Nigeria phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes Canada in a plan
Does MTN Nigeria include calls to Canada?
Yes, up to 50 minutes. MTN Nigeria includes 50 minutes to Canada with IDB1000
How to call Canada from Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
From a landline in Nigeria, dial 009 1, then the number
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
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 5 hours behind Lagos. November to March: 6 hours behind Lagos