How to call Canada from Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to Canada from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number has 10 digits: 3 for the area code, then 7 for the local number.
- 00Saudi Arabia 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 three area codes
Use the code of the Toronto number you have saved, then dial 7 more digits.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Toronto00 1 437
- Toronto00 1 942
Dial from a mobile with plus
For calling Canada cell phones, hold 0 until + appears, then dial 1. The phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digit number
Check toll free numbers first
To call a Canada toll free number from Saudi Arabia, check that it takes calls from outside the +1 area. If it does not, the call fails.
Calling Canada from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61/min. stc includes Canada with mofawtar flex, and Mobily needs the International Booster add-on.
- stcmofawtar flex
- MobilyInternational Booster
- Virgin MobileNot in any plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | |
 | $0.61$0.17 with plan |
 | $0.61 |
 | $0.48 + 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. The time difference to Riyadh changes in March and November, when Canada starts and ends daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours behind Riyadh
- November to March: 8 hours behind Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom 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 Saudi Arabia cell phone or mobile? How do I call Canada from Saudi Arabia?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
How to call Canada landline from Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 1, then the 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
How to call Toronto from Saudi Arabia?
For Toronto, dial 00 1 416, then the 7-digit local number
How to make an international call to Canada?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How much does it cost to call Canada from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to make a free call to Canada, or call Canada from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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
Are calls to Canada included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to Canada in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
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: 7 hours behind Riyadh. November to March: 8 hours behind Riyadh