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Canada Country Code +1

Complete guide to calling Canada from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CA ISO-3: CAN North America Capital: Ottawa

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+1
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 1 + area + number
Country TLD
.ca

Geography

Capital
Ottawa
Continent
North America
Area
9,984,670 km²
Population
41,651,653
Currency
Canadian dollar
Languages
English (official language) 58.7%, French (official language) 22%, Punjabi 1.4%, Italian 1.3%, Spanish 1.3%, German 1.3%, Cantonese 1.2%, Tagalog 1.2%, Arabic 1.1%, other 10.5% (2011 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
6:47 PM
Time Zone
UTC-4
Mobile Penetration
94.1%
Internet Penetration
94.4%
Fixed-line Penetration
27.6%

How to Call Canada from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Canada from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
1
Canada
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 1 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+1 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Canada

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Calgary 587 011 1 587 + local number
Calgary 403 011 1 403 + local number
Edmonton 780 011 1 780 + local number
Gatineau 819 011 1 819 + local number
Halifax 902 011 1 902 + local number
London 519 011 1 519 + local number
London 226 011 1 226 + local number
Mississauga 905 011 1 905 + local number
Mississauga 289 011 1 289 + local number
Montreal 514 011 1 514 + local number
Montreal 438 011 1 438 + local number
Ottawa 613 011 1 613 + local number
Ottawa 343 011 1 343 + local number
Quebec City 581 011 1 581 + local number
Quebec City 418 011 1 418 + local number
Saskatoon 306 011 1 306 + local number
Sault Ste. Marie 705 011 1 705 + local number
Sault Ste. Marie 249 011 1 249 + local number
Specialized Telecom Services 600 011 1 600 + local number
St. John 506 011 1 506 + local number
St. John''s 709 011 1 709 + local number
Terrebone 450 011 1 450 + local number
Terrebone 579 011 1 579 + local number
Thunber Bay 807 011 1 807 + local number
Toronto 647 011 1 647 + local number
Toronto 416 011 1 416 + local number
Vancouver 236 011 1 236 + local number
Vancouver 778 011 1 778 + local number
Vancouver 604 011 1 604 + local number
Victoria 250 011 1 250 + local number
Winnipeg 204 011 1 204 + local number
Yellowknife 867 011 1 867 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Bahamas flag

Bahamas

+1242 Jamaica flag

Jamaica

+1876 Cuba flag

Cuba

+53 Haiti flag

Haiti

+509 Turks and Caicos Islands flag

Turks and Caicos Islands

+1649 Cayman Islands flag

Cayman Islands

+1345 Dominican Republic flag

Dominican Republic

+1809 Panama flag

Panama

+507

Telecommunications in Canada

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 94.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 37,400,000 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 27.6 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 10,968,500 2024
Internet users (% of population) 94.4 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 94.1%
Fixed-line 27.6%
Internet 94.4%

Canada on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Ottawa.

Flag of Canada

Flag of Canada
Name
Maple Leaf
Adopted
1965
Proportions
1:2
Designer
George Stanley
Red White

The red maple leaf is a symbol of Canadian identity. The red bands represent the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Public Holidays in Canada

Canada has 14 holidays and observances (1 national, 12 public, 1 observances). The national day is Canada Day, on July 1. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
May 19 Victoria Day Public
June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day Observance
June 24 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec) Public
July 1 Canada Day National
August 4 Civic Holiday Public
September 1 Labour Day Public
September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Public
October 13 Thanksgiving Day Public
November 11 Remembrance Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Boxing Day Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Canada

Area

15,634,410 km²

6,036,477 sq mi

Coastline

202,080 km

Highest point

Mount Logan 5,959 m

Lowest point

Atlantic/Pacific/Arctic Oceans 0 m

Climate:
Varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north
Terrain:
Mostly plains with mountains in west, lowlands in southeast
Natural resources:
Bauxite, Iron ore, Nickel, Zinc, Copper, Gold, Lead, Uranium, Rare earth elements, Molybdenum, Potash, Diamonds
Land borders:
US, Denmark (Greenland)
Land use:
agricultural 6.5% (arable 4.3%), forest 42% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Canada

GDP

$2.3 trillion (2025)

GDP per person

$55,698 (2025)

Growth

1.7% (2025)

Inflation

2.1% (2025)

Unemployment

6.9% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.939 (#16 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 2%, Industry 27%, Services 64% (2022)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (25%), Vehicles and parts (9%), Gold, gems and jewelry (8%), Machinery and computers (8%), Other commodities (4%)
Top imports:
Machinery and computers (16%), Vehicles and parts (16%), Electrical equipment and electronics (9%), Mineral fuels and oil (6%), Gold, gems and jewelry (5%)
Main export markets:
USA (72%), United Kingdom (6%), China (5%), Japan (2%), Netherlands (1%)
Main suppliers:
USA (46%), China (12%), Mexico (7%), Germany (3%), Japan (3%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Canada

What is the country code for Canada?
The country code for Canada is +1.
How do I call Canada from the US?
To call Canada from the US, dial 011 + 1 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +1 instead of 011.
What time is it in Canada?
The current time in Canada is 6:47 PM (UTC-4).
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What is the national day of Canada?
The national day of Canada is Canada Day, on July 1.
What does the flag of Canada look like?
The flag of Canada uses red, white and was adopted in 1965. The red maple leaf is a symbol of Canadian identity. The red bands represent the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.