How to call Canada from Switzerland
- 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 Switzerland
How to make a call to Canada from Switzerland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number is a 10-digit number: a 3 digit area code, then 7 digits.
- 00Switzerland 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
Area codes for the big cities
Dial the code right after 00 1, then 7 digits.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Montréal00 1 514
- Calgary00 1 403
- Vancouver00 1 604
Calling a Canada toll free number
For calling Canada cell phones or toll free lines, dial 00 1 and the 10 digits. Some numbers do not take calls from outside the +1 area.
Calling Canada from Switzerland without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Switzerland charge up to $2.15/min. Salt, Sunrise, and Swisscom each include calls to Canada on one plan, shown below.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 43× cheaper | |
 | $2.15 |
 | $2.04 |
 | $1.08 |
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 between Canada and Switzerland changes with daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Zurich
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Zurich
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Zurich
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Your phone can roam near the Swiss border
In the border regions, a phone with a Swiss SIM card can switch to a foreign network. This is roaming, and it can cost a lot. Switch off roaming in your phone settings to stop it.
OFCOM, RoamingFrom 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 do I call Canada from Switzerland on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Switzerland
Are calls to Canada included in Switzerland phone plans?
Yes. Salt, Sunrise, and Swisscom include calls to Canada in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Canada from Switzerland?
Nothing extra on Travel Max, Swiss Connect Global, and blue Mobile XL. Without such a plan, carriers in Switzerland charge up to $2.15 a minute. Suparelay calls Canada from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Toronto from Switzerland?
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 Switzerland for free?
Only on Travel Max, Swiss Connect Global, and blue Mobile XL, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Canada from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Canada from Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
From a landline in Switzerland, dial 00 1, then the number
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. Most of the year: 6 hours behind Zurich. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Zurich. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Zurich
How to make an international call to Canada?
Dial 00 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too