🇨🇦 How to Call Canada from US
Complete guide to calling Canada from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial Canada
011 + 1 + number
011 is the US exit code
+1 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Canada
Follow these steps to dial Canada from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial Canada's Country Code: 1
This routes your call to Canada. Every country has a unique code - Canada's is +1.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling Canada
Let's call a Canada number: 12345678
011-1-12345678
+112345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 1 (Canada code) + 12345678 (local number)
Canada Phone Number Format
Understanding Canada phone numbers
+1 XX XXXX XXXX
011-1-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Note: Canada uses the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) with country code +1, same as the US. Dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number. Despite sharing a country code with the US, calls to Canada from US carriers are billed as international calls.
Canada Quick Facts
Capital
Ottawa
Language
English, French
Currency
CAD
Timezone
UTC-5 to -8
Tips for Calling Canada
Canada spans six time zones from Atlantic (UTC-4) to Pacific (UTC-8). When calling from the US, the time difference depends on the province — Newfoundland is 1.5 hours ahead of Eastern, while British Columbia matches Pacific time. Most US phone plans treat Canadian calls as international despite the shared +1 code, so using InternationalCall can save you significant money.
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Calling Canada FAQ
How do I call Canada from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 1 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +1 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Canada?
The country code for Canada is +1. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call Canada?
With InternationalCall, calls to Canada cost $0.23/min for mobile and $0.23/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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