Dialling code for Canada
The dialling code for Canada is +1.
When calling Canada from the UK you must dial 001 followed by the Canada number in full.
When using our service to make cheap calls to Canada, you need to:
- Dial the access number
- When you hear the voice prompt, dial the Canada number starting with 001
- When you have finished inputting the number, wait to be connected.
That’s it….easy!
Best time to call Canada from UK
The time in Canada is between 2.5 and 8 hours behind the UK (GMT -2:30/-8). On that basis the best time to call Canada is 11am until 5pm UK time. Canada is split into 6 time zones as follows:
| Canadian Province / Territory | Standard Time | Daylight Time | |
| AB | Alberta, Canada | GMT-7 | GMT-6 |
| BC | British Columbia, Canada (most) | GMT-8 | GMT-7 |
| MB | Manitoba, Canada | GMT-6 | GMT-5 |
| NB | New Brunswick, Canada | GMT-4 | GMT-3 |
| NF | Newfoundland, Canada | GMT-3:30 | GMT-2:30 |
| NT | Northwest Territories, Canada | GMT-7 | GMT-6 |
| NS | Nova Scotia, Canada | GMT-4 | GMT-3 |
| NU | Nunavut, Canada (Mountain) | GMT-7 | GMT-6 |
| NU | Nunavut, Canada (Central) | GMT-6 | GMT-5 |
| NU | Nunavut, Canada (Eastern) | GMT-5 | GMT-4 |
| ON | Ontario, Canada (E) | GMT-5 | GMT-4 |
| ON | Ontario, Canada (W) | GMT-6 | GMT-5 |
| PE | Prince Edward Island, Canada | GMT-4 | GMT-3 |
| QC | Québec, Canada | GMT-5 | GMT-4 |
| QC | Québec, Canada (E) | GMT-4 | NA |
| SK | Saskatchewan, Canada | GMT-6 | NA |
| SK | Saskatchewan, Canada | GMT-7 | GMT-6 |
| (Lloydminster) | |||
| YT | Yukon, Canada | GMT-8 | GMT-7 |
Source: wwp.greenwichmeantime.com
Travel Information (provided by the FCO)
Canada Area Codes
| City | Canada Dialing Codes from UK | |
| Edmonton | 001 780 | Alberta |
| Victoria | 001 250 | British Columbia |
| Dawson Creek | 001 250 | British Columbia – North |
| Goose Bay | 001 709 | Labrador |
| Winnipeg | 001 204 | Manitoba |
| Fredericton | 001 506 | New Brunswick |
| St. John s | 001 709 | Newfoundland |
| Yellowknife | 001 867 | Northwest Territories |
| Halifax | 001 902 | Nova Scotia |
| Iqaluit | 001 867 | Nunavut |
| Toronto | 001 416 | Ontario |
| Thunder Bay | 001 807 | Ontario – Thunder Bay |
| Charlottetown | 001 902 | Prince Edward Island |
| Quebec City | 001 418 | Quebec |
| Blanc Sablon | 001 418 | Quebec – North |
| Regina | 001 306 | Saskatchewan |
| Whitehorse | 001 867 | Yukon Territory |
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