How to call Canada from the US
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Canada from the US
How to make a call to Canada from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Canadian number is 10 digits: a 3-digit area code, then 7 digits, so dial 011 1 before all 10.
- 011The US 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
- 011 1 613 555 0199
Main area codes in Canada
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- Toronto011 1416011 1437011 1942then 7 digits
- Montréal011 1263011 1438011 1514then 7 digits
- Calgary011 1403then 7 digits
- Ottawa011 1613then 7 digits
- Edmonton011 1780then 7 digits
- Winnipeg011 1204then 7 digits
- Mississauga011 1905then 7 digits
- Vancouver011 1604011 1778then 7 digits
Before you call Canada
Use the area code on the number
Toronto and Montréal each have 3 area codes, so dial the one you were given.
- Toronto011 1 416
- Montréal011 1 514
- Vancouver011 1 604
- Calgary011 1 403
Calling Canada cell phones with plus
A mobile adds the exit code for you. Save Canadian contacts this way.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling Canada from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $2.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each include Canada on named plans; on any other plan you pay the carrier's rate per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 40× cheaper | |
 | $2.00 + tax |
 | $1.00 + tax |
 | $0.49 + tax |
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 keeps the same time as New York all year, so the time difference does not change with daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the US?
Dial 011 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to call to Canada from the US on a cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Can I call Canada with US Cellular prepaid?
Only on AT&T unlimited domestic rate plans, Experience More, and Verizon Unlimited plans, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Canada from your browser for cents a minute
Does T-Mobile include a call to Canada?
Yes. T-Mobile includes calls to Canada with Experience More
How much does a US Cellular call to Canada cost?
Nothing extra on AT&T unlimited domestic rate plans, Experience More, and Verizon Unlimited plans. Without such a plan, carriers in the US charge up to $2.00 a minute. Suparelay calls Canada from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
Can I call Canada for free from the USA?
Only on AT&T unlimited domestic rate plans, Experience More, and Verizon Unlimited plans, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Canada from your browser for cents a minute
Can I call Canada for free with Verizon?
Yes. Verizon includes calls to Canada with Verizon Unlimited plans
How to call Toronto from the US?
For Toronto, dial 011 1 416, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Canada?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call Canada landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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 to call Canada from the US 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. All year: the same time as New York