How to Call Canada from the United States

Country code +1 — Dial 011-1 from a US landline or +1 from a mobile phone.

+1
Canada Country Code

Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions

1

Dial 011

This is the US international access code. It tells your carrier you are making an international call.

2

Dial +1

This is Canada's country code. Every call to Canada requires this code.

3

Dial the Area Code

Dial the city or area code for the region in Canada you are calling (if applicable).

4

Dial the Local Number

Dial the remaining local phone number of the person or business you are trying to reach.

Visual Dialing Example

Here is how a complete call to Canada looks from a US landline:

011-1-XX-XXXX XXXX
011
Exit Code
1
Country Code
XX
Area Code
XXXX XXXX
Local Number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

When calling Canada from a US cell phone, you can replace 011 with the + symbol. This is simpler and works worldwide.

+1-XX-XXXX XXXX
Tip: On most smartphones, press and hold the 0 key to type the + symbol.

Calling Tips for Canada

Best Time to Call

During regular US business hours (9 AM - 5 PM EST) is generally fine.

Canada is UTC-5, which is +0 hours from US Eastern Time (EST).

Cost Saving Tips

  • Use VoIP services like Skype, Google Voice, or Vonage for rates as low as $0.01/min.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.
  • Avoid calling from hotel phones; they charge premium rates.

Time Difference

United States (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+0h
Canada
--:--
UTC-5

Frequently Asked Questions

The country code for Canada is +1. You need to dial this code after the international access code (011 from a US landline or + from a mobile phone).

From a US cell phone, dial + then 1 (the country code for Canada), then the area code and local phone number. You can hold the 0 key to type the + symbol.

Canada is +0 hours from US Eastern Time (EST). During regular US business hours (9 AM - 5 PM EST) is generally fine.

Costs vary by carrier. Traditional carriers charge $1-$5/min. VoIP services like Skype or Google Voice offer rates from $0.01-$0.10/min. WiFi calling apps like WhatsApp and Viber are free when both parties have the app.

From a US landline, yes - dial 011 + 1 + local number. From a US mobile phone, you can dial + instead of 011, which is easier.
Canada Quick Info
Country Code+1
ISO CodeCA
CapitalOttawa
Time ZoneUTC-5
Exit Code (US)011
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