How to Call Canada
Calling Canada: [exit code] 1 [local number].
Canada Country Code: +1
Quick answer
To call Canada, dial your international exit code, then 1, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: +1 506 234 5678. Calls cost from ~$0.03 per minute with CallTuv.
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Dialing format
+ 1 506 234 5678
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
+
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
Country code
+1
Canada's international calling code
Local number
506 234 5678
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+1 506 234 5678
Use this format inside CallTuv
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Canada correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Canada - whether you’re calling Ottawa or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Canada from anywhere in the world
Dial your country's exit code
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Add Canada's country code
Dial the country code +1 for Canada.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Canada (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: [exit code] 1 [local number] - For example: 00 1 612 345 678
HOW TO CALL
International Dialing Format
CallTuv Format
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See rates for Canada →Calling Canada: Calling Code, Local Time & More
Calling Code
+1
Cost to Call Canada
~$0.03/min
Capital of Canada
Ottawa
Region
Americas (North America)
Currency of Canada
Canadian dollar ($)
Canada Time Zones
UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30
Current time
Your time
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City & Area Codes for Canada
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 1-587 |
| Calgary | 1-587 |
| Calgary | 1-403 |
| Edmonton | 1-780 |
| Gatineau | 1-819 |
| Halifax | 1-902 |
| London | 1-226 |
| London | 1-519 |
| Mississauga | 1-289 |
| Mississauga | 1-905 |
| Montreal | 1-438 |
| Montreal | 1-514 |
| Ottawa | 1-343 |
| Ottawa | 1-613 |
| Quebec City | 1-418 |
| Quebec City | 1-581 |
| Saskatoon | 1-306 |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 1-705 |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 1-249 |
| Specialized Telecom Services | 1-600 |
Show all 33 Canada area codes
| St. John | 1-506 |
| St. John's | 1-709 |
| Terrebone | 1-450 |
| Terrebone | 1-579 |
| Thunber Bay | 1-807 |
| Toronto | 1-647 |
| Toronto | 1-416 |
| Vancouver | 1-236 |
| Vancouver | 1-778 |
| Vancouver | 1-604 |
| Victoria | 1-250 |
| Winnipeg | 1-204 |
| Yellowknife | 1-867 |
