How to call Canada from the Philippines
- 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 Philippines
How to make a call to Canada from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00The Philippines 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
Toronto has 3 area codes
A Toronto number starts with one of these codes, then 7 digits.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Toronto00 1 437
- Toronto00 1 942
Call a Canada toll free number
To call a Canada toll free number from the Philippines, dial 00 1 and its 10-digit number.
- 00exit
- 1Canada
- xxx xxx xxxx10 digits
Calling Canada cell phones
A Philippine mobile dials Canada cell phones with +1, so the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling Canada from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min. Carriers in the Philippines bill each minute to Canada, which is why the top row needs no plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | |
 | $0.40 + 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 daylight saving time starts in March and ends in November, so the time difference to Manila moves by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours behind Manila
- November to March: 13 hours behind Manila
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 Philippines using a cellphone or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to Canada included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes Canada in a plan
How much does it cost to call Canada from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from the Philippines?
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 Philippines for free, 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 the Philippines 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 Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, dial 00 1, then the number
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 12 hours behind Manila. November to March: 13 hours behind Manila
How to call to Canada from the Philippines, an international call to Canada?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Does DITO include calls to Canada?
DITO charges $0.40 a minute to a landline in Canada and $0.40 to a mobile