How to call the UK from Canada
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Canada
How to make a call to the UK from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. UK numbers start with a 0 at home. Drop it after 44, so 0121 becomes 121.
- Dial 011
- Dial 44
- Dial the area code and number, without the 0
- 011Canada exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 011 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London011 4420then the local number
- Birmingham011 44121then the local number
- Glasgow011 44141then the local number
- Manchester011 44161then the local number
- Sheffield011 44114then the local number
- Leeds011 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh011 44131then the local number
- Liverpool011 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial a UK city from Canada
To call Birmingham from Canada, dial 011 44 121 and the local number. Every city code follows 44 with no 0.
- London011 44 20
- Birmingham011 44 121
- Manchester011 44 161
- Glasgow011 44 141
Save UK contacts with +44
Calling the UK cell phones of friends is easier with a saved +44 number: add the 10-digit number without its 0.
- Fails
- +44 020 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- +44 20 xxxxxxxx
Calling the UK from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each sell an add-on for the UK, and calls without it cost more.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 28× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.084 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax |
 Rogers1000 min included with Long Distance 1,000 international minutes to select countriesrogers.com · 2026 | $1.44 + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK 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 UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK number from Canada on a cell phone, or call the UK number from a Canada cell phone?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to the UK included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes the UK in a plan
What is the cost to call the UK from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call London UK from Canada, or how to dial London?
For London, dial 011 44 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK 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 the UK 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 the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How do I call the UK from Canada on a landline, and how do you call the UK from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 44, then the number
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. Most of the year: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of Toronto. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of Toronto