🇨🇦International Calling Guide

Canada Calling Code
is +1

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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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