How to call Russia from Canada
- From mobile
- +7 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 7 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.26/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Russia from Canada
How to make a call to Russia from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How to call to Russia from Canada: drop the 8 that Russian numbers start with at home, and dial 011 7.
- 011Canada exit code
- 7Country code of Russia
- 495Moscow
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +7 xxx xxx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +7 495 771 81 00
- Mobile
- +7 495 771 81 00
- Landline
- 011 7 495 771 81 00
Main area codes in Russia
The area code comes right after 7, then the local number
- Moscow011 7495then 7 digits
- Saint Petersburg011 7812then 7 digits
- Novosibirsk011 7383then 7 digits
- Yekaterinburg011 7343then 7 digits
- Nizhny Novgorod011 7831then 7 digits
- Kazan011 7843then 7 digits
- Chelyabinsk011 7351then 7 digits
- Omsk011 7381then 7 digits
Before you call Russia
Never keep the 8 after 7
How to call Russia toll free number from Canada: replace its 8 with 011 7, as for any number.
- Fails
- 011 7 8 495 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 011 7 495 xxx xx xx
Dial the big cities by code
Each city code follows 7 and takes 7 more digits.
- Moscow011 7 495
- Saint Petersburg011 7 812
- Novosibirsk011 7 383
- Yekaterinburg011 7 343
Save contacts with +7
Calling Russia cell phones works from any mobile in Canada with +7 and a 10-digit number. Type it in the dialer above too.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 7
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling Russia from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Russia for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need an add-on for a lower rate to Russia.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.38 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.15 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
Want to call Russia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Russia
The time now in Russia, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes when Canada moves its clocks, because Russia does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 11
Why a call to Russia fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Russia also fails when
- The 8 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Russia from Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +7, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Russia included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Russia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Russia from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Moscow from Canada?
For Moscow, dial 011 7 495, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Russia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 7. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to make an international call to Russia?
Dial 011 7, then the number. From a mobile, +7 works too
Can I call Russia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 7 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Russia
Why isn't my call going through to Russia?
The usual causes: the 8 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Russia free online, or from 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 Russia from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Russia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Russia landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 7, then the number
When is the best time to call Russia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Russia. March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto