How to Call Canada From the US
To call Canada from the United States, dial 011 + 1 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +1 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Canada number from your browser at $0.10/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Canada country code page.
Canada shares the +1 country code with the United States under the North American Numbering Plan. Canadian cities use 3-digit area codes identical in structure to US ones, and many metros now use 10-digit mandatory dialing with overlay codes (Toronto has 416, 647, and 437 in the same geographic area). Calling Canada from abroad uses +1 followed by the 10-digit number, exactly the same as calling the US.
Dial Canada from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 1 is Canada's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Canada From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 1 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 1 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +1 + local number. If the local Canada number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 50 minutes to Canada. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +1 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Canada with Kinvo start at $0.10/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for CanadaCanada Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic Canada number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 416 / 647 / 437 XXX XXXX | +1 416 / 647 / 437 XXX XXXX |
| Montreal | 514 / 438 XXX XXXX | +1 514 / 438 XXX XXXX |
| Vancouver | 604 / 778 XXX XXXX | +1 604 / 778 XXX XXXX |
| Calgary | 403 / 587 XXX XXXX | +1 403 / 587 XXX XXXX |
| Ottawa | 613 / 343 XXX XXXX | +1 613 / 343 XXX XXXX |
| Edmonton | 780 / 587 XXX XXXX | +1 780 / 587 XXX XXXX |
How to Call Canada From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 1 followed by the local Canada number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +1 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 1 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Canada For Free
If the person you're calling in Canada has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Canada landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +1 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Canada phone numbers, starting at $0.10/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Canada Calling Tips
Canada shares the +1 country code with the US. Dial +1 followed by the 10-digit number. Canada spans six time zones, with most of the population in Eastern (UTC-5) and Pacific (UTC-8) time zones. Cell and landline rates are the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Canada from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +1 followed by the local Canada number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 1 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Canada from the US, you use 011 + 1, not +1.
How do I call Canada from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +1 followed by the local Canada number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.10/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Canada?
Yes — when calling from outside Canada, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Canada for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Canada phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.10/min.
Can I dial Canada from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +1 + the local number.
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