🇨🇦USA to Canada Guide

Call Canada
from the USA

Reach Canada (+1) from United States straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

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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How to Dial Canada from USA

Canada is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), making it very simple.

1

Dial 1

Just dial 1. No 011 exit code is needed for Canada.

2

Area Code

Enter the 3-digit area code (e.g., 416 for Toronto).

3

Phone Number

Dial the remaining 7-digit number.

Is it Long Distance?

Yes. Even though you dial it like a US number, calls to Canada are international. Standard carriers may charge high per-minute rates. StartACall lets you call for pennies.

Major Canadian Area Codes

Common codes for major cities.

CityRegionCode
TorontoOntario416 / 647 / 437
VancouverBritish Columbia604 / 778 / 236
MontrealQuebec514 / 438
CalgaryAlberta403 / 587
OttawaOntario613 / 343
CityRegionCode
EdmontonAlberta780 / 587
WinnipegManitoba204 / 431
HalifaxNova Scotia902
Quebec CityQuebec418 / 581
SaskatoonSaskatchewan306 / 639

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Calling Canada from United States: 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 States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 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 States 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 States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. 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

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 17:00
Canada clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 17:00

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$0.0460$0.46

Rates as of 2026-06-06, 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 States?+

Dial 011 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?+

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up. Calling between 09:00 to 17:00 your time reaches Canada during its working day (09:00 to 17:00 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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