How To Call Canada from Australia
A Step-By-Step Guide
A Step-By-Step Guide
How To Call Canada
For calls to Canada from Australia (landline) dial: 0011 + 1 + area code + phone number. To calls to Canada from Australia (mobile) dial: 0011 + 1 + mobile number.
Need to make an international call to Canada? In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know including:
- How to call from Australia to Canadian landlines and mobiles
- The specific codes for each town/district
- The best times to call from Australia to Canada
Let’s dive in!
Canada Calling Guide (4 Steps)
Step 1: Dial the Australian exit code: 0011 dials you out of Australia. If you’re calling from a mobile phone you can use the + symbol by holding down the 0 key.
Tip: each country has a different exit code but if you are using a mobile then use the + symbol, this is converted into the exit code regardless of the country you are in.
Step 2: Key in the Canada country code: 1 is the country code for Canada.
Step 3: Key in the area code or mobile prefix.
Step 4: Key in the local or mobile number: This is the number of the person you wish to speak to.
Hey! Need Cheap Calls To Canada?
Select “Canada” or “Canada– Mobile” from the drop-down box below. This will find you the best calling card with the cheapest calling rates!
How To Call A Landline In Canada From Australia
For international calls dial: 0011 + country code + city code + local number
0011 = exit code for Canada (alternatively, you can use the plus ‘+’ symbol)
1 = Country code
123 = Area code
123 4567 = this is the telephone number of the person you wish to contact
How To Call A Mobile In Canada From Australia
For international calls dial: 0011 + country code + area code + mobile number
+ = exit code (alternatively, you can use 0011)
1 = Country code
123 = Area code
123 4567 = mobile phone number of the person you wish to contact
Calling Codes For Canada
Below you can find the dialing code (based on numerical order) for each area in Canada.
| Area/City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Manitoba | 204, 431 |
| London, ON | 226, 519, 548 |
| Vancouver, BC | 236, 604, 778 |
| Sudbury, ON | 249, 705 |
| Kelowna, BC | 250 |
| Hamilton, ON | 289, 365 |
| Saskatchewan | 306, 639 |
| Ottawa, ON | 343, 613 |
| Quebec, QC | 367, 418, 581 |
| Calgary, AB | 403, 587, 825 |
| Toronto, ON | 416, 437, 647 |
| Montreal, QC | 438, 514 |
| Granby, QC | 450, 579 |
| New Brunswick | 506 |
| Newfoundland/Labrador | 709 |
| Edmonton, AB | 780 |
| Nova Scotia/PE Island | 782, 902 |
| Kenora, ON | 807 |
| Sherbrooke, QC | 819, 873 |
Canada Time Zones
Canada has six time zones, with Newfoundland Standard Time being 4.5 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time. Daylight Saving Time is observed throughout Canada (excluding Saskatchewan) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Certain cities in Canada are behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Best Time to Call Canada From Australia
Best Time to Call Canada From Australia
| STATE OR LOCATION (Excluding Broken Hill) |
TIME ZONE | City | CANADA BUSINESS HOURS 9am – 5pm |
CANADA EVENING 6pm – 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT |
AEST | Toronto | 12.00am – 8.00am | 9.00am – 12.00pm |
| QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT |
AEST | Montreal | 12.00am- 8.00am | 9.00am – 12.00pm |
| QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT |
AEST | Vancouver | 3.00am – 11.00am | 12.00pm – 3.00pm |
| QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT |
AEST | Calgary | 2.00am – 10.00am | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT |
AEST | Edmonton | 2.00am – 10.00am | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT |
AEST | Saskatoon | 1.00am – 9.00am | 10.00am – 1.00pm |
Hey! Need Cheap Calls To Canada?
Select “Canada” or “Canada– Mobile” from the drop-down box on the right. This will find you the best calling card with the cheapest calling rates!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. For international calls dial: 0011 + international code + area code + local number
Yes. Although it is generally very cheap.
+1 is the international code for Canada.
