🇬🇧 ➔ 🇨🇦UK to Canada Calling Guide

How to Call
Canada from the UK

Calling Canada from United Kingdom normally means dialing 00 then +1 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calls Canada

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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Step-by-Step: Calling Canada from UK

1. UK Exit Code

Dial 00. Or just hold '0' to get the '+' sign on mobile.

2. Canada Code

Dial 1. This is the country code for all NANP countries (USA/Canada).

3. Area Code

Dial the 3-digit area code (e.g., 416) followed by the 7-digit number.

Time Difference Alert

Canada spans multiple time zones. When it is 5:00 PM in London, it is:
• 12:00 PM in Toronto/Montreal (Eastern)
• 9:00 AM in Vancouver (Pacific)

Popular Canadian Area Codes

Toronto

-5 hrs vs UK

Codes: 416, 647, 437

Vancouver

-8 hrs vs UK

Codes: 604, 778, 236

Montreal

-5 hrs vs UK

Codes: 514, 438

Calgary

-7 hrs vs UK

Codes: 403, 587

Ottawa

-5 hrs vs UK

Codes: 613, 343

Edmonton

-7 hrs vs UK

Codes: 780, 587

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Calling Canada from United Kingdom: what to know

Canada answers on the country code +1, with the capital in Ottawa and most business concentrated around Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The working language for business is English and French (Quebec), and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 17:00 local time across provinces. Quebec businesses often add a one-hour lunch break and many close early on Fridays.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +1 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Canada.

Most mobiles in Canada sit on operators such as Rogers, Bell Mobility, Telus. Bilingual greetings ('Bonjour, hello') are standard for businesses operating in Quebec or serving federal clients.

Canada runs on UTC minus 5, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Canada from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +1

    +1 routes the call to Canada.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Toronto that means including the area code 416/647/437.

Best time to call Canada

The destination is 5 hours behind you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
14:00 to 17:00
Canada clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 12:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Canada are within normal working hours.

Rates to Canada (+1)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Landline$0.0474$0.47

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Canada from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +1 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Canada?+

The country code for Canada is +1. Toronto uses the area code 416/647/437.

What is the best time to call Canada?+

The destination is 5 hours behind you. Calling between 14:00 to 17:00 your time reaches Canada during its working day (09:00 to 12:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Canada?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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