Country Code +1
Canada uses the international dialing code +1
+1
Which Country Has Code +1?
Canada uses the international dialing code
+1.
Note: Multiple countries/territories share the dialing code +1:
- Canada (Capital: Ottawa)
- Puerto Rico (Capital: San Juan)
- United States (Capital: Washington)
How to Call Canada from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 1 + local number |
011-1-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +1 + local number |
+1-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 1 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-1-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 1 — the country code for Canada
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada uses the international dialing code +1.
This code is assigned to Canada by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Note that 3 countries/territories share this code.
To call Canada from the US, dial
011 + 1 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +1
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Canada Quick Info
| Country |
Canada |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +1 |
| ISO-2 Code | ca |
| ISO-3 Code | CAN |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 33,487,208 |
| Currency | Canadian dollar |
| Domain | ca |
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