How to call Canada from South Africa
- 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 South Africa
How to make a call to Canada from South Africa: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Canadian number is a 10-digit number: a 3-digit area code, then 7 digits, with no 0 in front.
- 00South Africa 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
Dial a big Canadian city
Each city has its own area code, followed by 7 digits.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Vancouver00 1 604
- Calgary00 1 403
- Montréal00 1 514
Calling a Canada toll free number
Dial a toll free number like any other. If it fails, the number does not take calls from outside the +1 area.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the toll free number
Calling Canada cell phones
Cell phones in Canada dial like landlines, so 00 1 works for both. Type the number in the dialer above.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the area code
- Dial the 7 digits
Calling Canada from South Africa without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.15/min. No South African carrier we checked includes Canada in a plan, and Vodacom needs International Calling Plus for its lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | |
 | $0.13 |
 | $0.12 |
 | $0.15$0.053 with plan |
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 is 6 or 7 hours, because Canada changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours behind Johannesburg
- November to March: 7 hours behind Johannesburg
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Cell C contracts need activation first
A Cell C contract has no international calling until Customer Care activates it. Call 135 before you dial abroad.
Cell C, International CallingVodacom standard calling costs more per minute
Vodacom's standard international calling has higher rates than International Calling Plus, which bills per second. Plus is an upgrade, so ask Vodacom to switch it on.
Vodacom, Affordable International Calling RatesFrom 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 South Africa on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in South Africa
Are calls to Canada included in South Africa phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Canada in a plan
How much does it cost to call Canada from South Africa?
With no plan, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from South Africa?
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
How to call Canada from South Africa for free, and is there 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 South Africa 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 South Africa?
From a landline in South Africa, dial 00 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
How do I dial a +1 number from South Africa?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 1 and the number
How do I call Canada from South Africa, and how to make an international call to Canada?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
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
Does Vodacom include calls to Canada?
With the International Calling Plus. Without it, Vodacom charges $0.15 a minute to a landline and $0.15 to a mobile
Does MTN include calls to Canada?
MTN charges $0.12 a minute to a landline in Canada and $0.12 to a mobile
Does Cell C include calls to Canada?
Cell C charges $0.13 a minute to a landline in Canada and $0.13 to a mobile
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 6 hours behind Johannesburg. November to March: 7 hours behind Johannesburg