Canada Country Code (+1): Complete Guide to Calling Canada
Complete guide to Canada country code +1. Learn how to dial Canada from abroad, understand Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal area codes, Big Three carriers (Rogers, Bell, Telus), NANP system, and 6 Canadian time zones.
Quick Facts: Canada Country Code
| Country Code | +1 (shared with USA - NANP) |
| International Prefix | 011 (from USA: 1) |
| Number Format | +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX |
| Time Zones | 6 (Pacific to Newfoundland) |
| Major Carriers | Rogers, Bell, Telus, Freedom |
How to Dial Canada
Canada shares the +1 country code with the United States as part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). This makes calling simple:
From the USA
Format: 1 + Area Code + 7-digit number
Example (Toronto): 1-416-XXX-XXXX
Since both countries use +1, calling Canada from the US is like making a domestic long-distance call.
From Other Countries
Format: [Exit Code] + 1 + Area Code + 7-digit number
Example (UK to Toronto): 00-1-416-XXX-XXXX
Major Canadian Area Codes
| City/Region | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Toronto, ON | 416, 647, 437, 905 |
| Vancouver, BC | 604, 778, 236 |
| Montreal, QC | 514, 438 |
| Calgary, AB | 403, 587, 825 |
| Ottawa, ON | 613, 343 |
| Edmonton, AB | 780, 587 |
Mobile Operators in Canada
Canada's wireless market is dominated by the "Big Three" carriers:
- Rogers (~34%): Largest mobile network, owns Fido and Chatr brands
- Bell (~30%): Part of BCE Inc., owns Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile
- Telus (~28%): Strong in Western Canada, owns Koodo and Public Mobile
- Freedom Mobile (~4%): Shaw-owned, now part of Videotron (Quebecor)
📱 Canadian Mobile Format: Canadian mobile numbers follow the same 10-digit format as landlines: +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Unlike many countries, you can't distinguish mobile from landline by the number.
Cost to Call Canada
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.01/min |
| Most US Plans | Free (included) |
| Google Voice | $0.01/min |
| Carrier (from abroad) | $0.50-2.00/min |
Canada's 6 Time Zones
Canada spans 6 time zones, making it important to check local time before calling:
- Pacific (PT): Vancouver, Victoria (UTC-8)
- Mountain (MT): Calgary, Edmonton (UTC-7)
- Central (CT): Winnipeg, Saskatoon (UTC-6)
- Eastern (ET): Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal (UTC-5)
- Atlantic (AT): Halifax, Nova Scotia (UTC-4)
- Newfoundland (NT): St. John's (UTC-3:30)
Note: Toronto is in the same time zone as New York (EST/EDT).
Pro Tips for Calling Canada
- Same as US: Since Canada uses +1, most US phone plans include Canada calling at no extra charge
- Area Code Overlays: Major cities like Toronto and Vancouver have multiple overlapping area codes - all work the same
- French Speakers: In Quebec, expect French greetings. Montreal is bilingual, but rural Quebec is predominantly French
- Business Hours: Generally 9 AM - 5 PM local time. Remember the 6 time zone spread!
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