How to call Canada from the UAE
- 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 UAE
How to make a call to Canada from the UAE: 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 local digits.
- 00The UAE 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 Canadian city by code
Calling Canada cell phones uses the same city codes. Type the 7 local digits after the code.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Montréal00 1 514
- Vancouver00 1 604
- Calgary00 1 403
Toll free number from the UAE
To call a Canada toll free number from the UAE, check the number. If the call fails, it does not take calls from outside the +1 area.
Calling Canada from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61/min. du includes Canada on Power Plan with Flexi minutes, and e& needs its International Calling Offer for Canada.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | |
 | $0.41$0.34 with plan |
 | $0.61$0.34 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's daylight saving time changes the time difference to Dubai twice a year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 8 hours behind Dubai
- November to March: 9 hours behind Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Canada included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Canada in a plan
Does du include calls to Canada?
With the Power Plan with Flexi minutes. Without it, du charges $0.41 a minute to a landline and $0.41 to a mobile
Does e& include calls to Canada?
With the e& International Calling Offer. Without it, e& charges $0.61 a minute to a landline and $0.61 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Canada from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Toronto from the UAE?
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 landline from the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 1, then the number
How do I call Canada from the UAE, or 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
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 make a free call to Canada from the UAE?
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 UAE 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
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 8 hours behind Dubai. November to March: 9 hours behind Dubai