How to call Canada from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Canada from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number is a 10-digit number: a 3-digit area code and 7 digits, with no 0 to drop after the 1.
- 00The UK 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 city with its area code
How do I call Canada from the UK? How do you call Canada from the UK for one city? Put the area code right after the 1, then the 7 digits.
- Toronto00 1 416
- Montréal00 1 514
- Vancouver00 1 604
Use the plus on a mobile
For calling Canada cell phones from a UK mobile, the + replaces 00 and the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the area code and 7 digits
Call a Canada toll free number
Dial it as 00 1 and the number. A number that does not take calls from outside the +1 area fails from the UK.
Calling Canada from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone sell Canada calls as an add-on, while O2 includes them in a Big Bundle.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 122× cheaper | |
 | $6.13$0.04 with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
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. Daylight saving time moves the time difference between 4 and 5 hours, so check the clock before you ring.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours behind London
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind London
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Canada included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Canada in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Canada from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Canada from the UK for free, or call Canada 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 Toronto from the UK?
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 the UK landline?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 1, then the 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 to call Canada from the UK 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. Most of the year: 5 hours behind London. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind London. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind London
Does EE include calls to Canada?
With the International Pass Add-On. Without it, EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline and $6.13 to a mobile
Does O2 include calls to Canada?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Canada with £30 Rolling plan