🇨🇦International Calling Guide

Canada Calling Code
is +1

Need to call Canada? The country code is +1. Connect instantly to any Canadian mobile or landline from your browser. No roaming fees, no apps, just crystal-clear voice quality.

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How to Call Canada Step-by-Step

Canada uses the same calling system as the USA (NANP). Here is the standard format for calling from abroad.

1

Exit Code

Dial the exit code for your current country.
00 for Europe/UK.
0011 for Australia.
(Or just use + on mobile/VoIP)

2

Canada Code (+1)

Dial +1. This is the country code for Canada, shared with the USA.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit phone number.
Example: 416-555-0199

Understanding Canadian Phone Numbers

Canadian phone numbers follow the same format as US numbers:
3-digit Area Code + 7-digit Subscriber Number.

+1 (AAA) NXX-XXXX

Major Canadian Area Codes

Common area codes for major cities and provinces in Canada.

CityProvinceArea Code
TorontoOntario416 / 647 / 437
MontrealQuebec514 / 438
VancouverBritish Columbia604 / 778 / 236
CalgaryAlberta403 / 587
OttawaOntario613 / 343
CityProvinceArea Code
EdmontonAlberta780 / 587
Quebec CityQuebec418 / 581
WinnipegManitoba204 / 431
HalifaxNova Scotia902 / 782
VictoriaBritish Columbia250 / 778

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Canada?

The country calling code for Canada is +1. It shares this code with the United States and parts of the Caribbean under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).

Is calling Canada the same as calling the US?

Yes, the dialing format is identical (+1 followed by Area Code and Number). However, international calling rates may differ depending on your carrier.

Can I call Canadian toll-free numbers (800) from abroad?

Traditional toll-free numbers (800, 888, 877, etc.) often do not work when dialed from outside North America via a regular carrier. However, using StartACall's VoIP service allows you to connect to these numbers over the internet.

Do I need to dial 1 before the area code?

Yes, if you are calling from outside North America, the format is +1 (Area Code) Number. The '1' acts as the country code.

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Calling Canada: 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.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

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

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  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.

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

What is the country code for Canada?+

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

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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