🇨🇦UK to Canada Business Guide
Call Canada
From the UK
Connect with partners in Toronto (416), Vancouver (604), and Montreal (514). Crystal clear business calls to Canada at competitive rates.
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Major Canadian Business Hubs
Canada uses the North American Numbering Plan (+1). Here are the key codes for UK businesses to know.
| City | Province | Time Difference (vs UK) | Area Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Ontario | EST (UK -5hrs) | 416 / 647 |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | PST (UK -8hrs) | 604 / 778 |
| Montreal | Quebec | EST (UK -5hrs) | 514 / 438 |
| Calgary | Alberta | MST (UK -7hrs) | 403 / 587 |
| Ottawa | Ontario | EST (UK -5hrs) | 613 / 343 |
Best Times to Call
Toronto/Montreal
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UK Time)
This is 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Toronto. Catch them in their morning.
Vancouver
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (UK Time)
This is 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM in Vancouver. The window is short due to the 8-hour gap.
Business Etiquette
- Canadian business culture is polite but direct. Punctuality is highly valued.
- In Quebec (Montreal 514), a greeting in French ("Bonjour") is appreciated, even if switching to English.
- Use the +1 country code. Dialing from the UK: 00 1 [Area Code] [Number].
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