How to call the UAE from Canada
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from Canada
How to make a call to the UAE from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Canada exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- 4Dubai
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 011 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai011 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi011 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah011 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City011 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah011 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah011 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Codes for the other cities
Each code is one digit, followed by 7 digits: an 8-digit number after 971.
- Sharjah011 971 6
- Al Ain City011 971 3
- Fujairah011 971 9
- Ras Alkhaimah011 971 7
Remove the 0 before the code
A UAE area code never keeps its 0 after 971.
- Fails
- 011 971 04 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 971 4 xxx xxxx
Calling the UAE cell phones with +971
A contact saved with +971 works from any mobile in Canada. Type it in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 971
- Dial the area code and number
Calling the UAE from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/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 sell a separate add-on for calls to the UAE.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes because Canada moves its clocks in March and November, while the UAE keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 9 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE 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 the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call the UAE from Canada on a cell phone?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
How do I call the UAE from Canada?
Dial 011 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
Are calls to the UAE included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UAE 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 Abu Dhabi from Canada?
For Dubai, dial 011 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
- 011exit
- 971UAE
- 2Abu Dhabi
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
Can I call the UAE on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 971 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UAE
Why isn't my call going through to the UAE?
The usual causes: the 0 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 Dubai 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
What is the best app to call Dubai?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UAE landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 971, then the number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. March to November: 8 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 9 hours ahead of Toronto
How to call Dubai, or dial Dubai from Canada?
For Dubai, dial 011 971 4, then the 7-digit local number