Canada country code
+1 is the country code of Canada. From the US, dial 1 506 234 5678; from a mobile phone, dial +1 506 234 5678.
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How to dial Canada
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 1 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Canada, written locally as (506) 234-5678. There's no leading digit to leave out: dial the full local number after the country code.
Calling a US or Canadian company, a bank or a 1-800 number from abroad? Toll-free numbers (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833) are dialed from your browser the same way as any other number. See how to call a US 1-800 number from abroad and how to call your bank's US number from abroad.
Time in Canada and the best time to call
Canada is on UTC-5 (Toronto time). Compared with New York its clock is 0 h, with London -5 h and with Dubai -9 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Canada changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC-5 and UTC-4 during the year.
Canada spans several time zones, listed below. The line above uses the main one.
Business hours in Canada run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Canada is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Canada are built
A number in Canada is the country code +1 followed by a national number of 10 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as (506) 234-5678, an example mobile number in Canada is dialed as +1 506 234 5678 from abroad.
To call out of Canada, dial 011, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 011.
Main area codes in Canada
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Countries that share +1
Canada shares +1 with the countries and territories below. The digits after the code, not the code itself, show which one a number belongs to.
A call or message from +1 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +1 number isn't proof that the person is in Canada.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Canada are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Canada?
The country code for Canada is +1. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +1 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as (506) 234-5678, an example mobile number in Canada is dialed as +1 506 234 5678 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Canada from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +1 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Canada?
No. Numbers in Canada have no leading digit to drop: dial +1, then the full local number.
What time is it in Canada, and when is a good time to call?
Canada is on UTC-5. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 14:00–23:00 UTC, 09:00–18:00 in New York and 14:00–23:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Canada?
A number in Canada has 10 digits after the country code +1, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Canada?
With QuikRing a call to Canada costs $0.03/min to a mobile and $0.03/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +1?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.
Which other countries use +1?
+1 is also used by American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guam, Jamaica, Montserrat, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and United States. The digits after the code show which one a number belongs to.