How to call Canada from Sri Lanka
- 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 Sri Lanka
How to make a call to Canada from Sri Lanka: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Canada has no trunk 0, so the 3-digit area code follows the 1 at once.
- 00Sri Lanka exit code
- 1Country code of Canada
- xxx xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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 10-digit number after 1
Dial the 3-digit area code, then 7 digits. For Toronto, start with 00 1 416.
- 00exit
- 1Canada
- 416Toronto
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Start with + on a mobile
How do I call Canada from Sri Lanka on a mobile? Start with +1. Calling Canada cell phones takes the same digits.
- Mobile+1
- Landline00 1
Ask for a regular number
To call a Canada toll free number from Sri Lanka, know that it can refuse calls from outside the +1 area. Ask for a regular number with an area code.
Calling Canada from Sri Lanka without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.031/min. Airtel and Hutch include Canada in no plan, and Mobitel needs the IDD Buddy per Minute add-on for its lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | |
 | $0.029 + tax |
 | $0.031 + tax |
 | $0.021 + tax$0.018 + tax with access code 100 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. Canada uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Colombo shifts by 1 hour in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.5 hours behind Colombo
- November to March: 10.5 hours behind Colombo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Mobitel postpaid IDD needs a deposit before six months
A Mobitel postpaid customer with less than 6 months on the network pays a refundable deposit of Rs. 2000 for international calls.
Mobitel, IDDSri Lanka blocks VoIP protocols on some connections
TRCSL has all operators block VoIP applications and protocols suspected of bypassing international telecommunications, such as SIP and H.323. The block covers symmetric broadband, leased lines, and international private leased circuits with a bandwidth of 1 Mbps or more. It excludes asymmetric broadband such as ADSL, GPRS, 3G, HSPA, and Wimax. An eligible customer can ask TRCSL to unblock VoIP by applying through the operator.
TRCSL, VOIP UnblockingFrom 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 Sri Lanka cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Sri Lanka
How to call Canada landline from Sri Lanka?
From a landline in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka?
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
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 much does it cost to call Canada from Sri Lanka?
With no plan, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.031 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Canada included in Sri Lanka phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Sri Lanka that we checked includes Canada in a plan
How to make a free call to Canada, or call Canada from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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
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: 9.5 hours behind Colombo. November to March: 10.5 hours behind Colombo