How to call Canada from the USA
1 - area code - local number
Using +1 xx... is another way to dial Canadian phone numbers from a mobile (more on the plus sign).
Current time in Ottawa, Canada:
This country uses multiple time zones
Calling Canada explained:
- 1 - North American long distance prefix
- area code - 3 digit area codes
- phone number - 7 digits
- this country is in the North American Numbering Plan (calling it works like a US long distance call)...however, international charges may apply when calling Canadian numbers!
Area codes
| Province | Main cities | Area code(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Banff, Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat | 403, 587, 825, 368 |
| Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Jasper, Peace River | 780, 587, 825, 368 | |
| British Columbia | Abbotsford, Richmond, Vancouver, Whistler | 604, 778, 236, 672, 257 |
| Victoria | 250, 778, 236, 672, 257 | |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg | 204, 431, 584 |
| New Brunswick | Saint John, Moncton | 506, 428 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St John's | 709, 879 |
| Northwest Territories | Single code | 867 |
| Nova Scotia | Entire province | 902/782 |
| Nunavut | Single code | 867 |
| Ontario | Hamilton | 905, 289, 365, 742 |
| London, Windsor | 519, 226, 548, 382 | |
| North Bay | 705, 249, 683 | |
| Ottawa | 613, 343, 753 | |
| Thunder Bay | 807 | |
| Toronto | 416, 647, 437, 942 | |
| Prince Edward Island | Entire province | 902/782 |
| Quebec | Quebec City | 418, 581, 367 |
| Laval | 450, 579, 354 | |
| Montreal | 514, 438, 263 | |
| Gatineau, Sherbrooke | 819, 873, 468 | |
| Saskatchewan | Regina, Saskatoon | 306, 639, 474 |
| Yukon Territory | Single code | 867 |
| Wherever we have 2 or more area codes, they cover the same geographic area Here is the official Canadian area code map |
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