Call Canada from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Canada. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.04
per minute
Landline
$0.04
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United States or anywhere else
How major carriers compare
| Provider | Rate | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Callana | $0.04/min | Pay as you go |
| AT&T | $1.00/min | AT&T International Day Pass |
| Verizon | $0.99/min | Verizon International Plan |
| T-Mobile | Included | T-Mobile Included |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Callana rates are the same regardless of where you call from.
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Best Way to Call Canada from United States
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Canada.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 1 + local number from your United States phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Canada
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +1, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Toronto
+1-416
Montreal
+1-514
Vancouver
+1-604
Calgary
+1-403
Ottawa
+1-613
Common Issues When Calling Canada
Dialing CodeCanada shares country code +1 with the US
Canada shares country code +1 with the US
Canada and the US both use +1. Simply dial +1 followed by the 10-digit number (area code + local number). There is no separate country code for Canada.
RoutingLong-distance charges may apply for inter-provincial calls
Long-distance charges may apply for inter-provincial calls
When calling from a traditional carrier, calls to different Canadian provinces may incur long-distance charges even within the same country code. VoIP services like Callana charge a flat rate regardless.
FormattingFrench-speaking areas use the same dialing format
French-speaking areas use the same dialing format
Quebec and other French-speaking regions use exactly the same dialing format as the rest of Canada. Area codes include 514 (Montreal), 418 (Quebec City), and 613 (Ottawa).
Calling Canada from United States
Time difference
Eastern Canada shares the same timezone as US Eastern Time
Best time to call
Anytime — same timezone for most of the population
Popular cities called
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa
Peak calling seasons
Canadian Thanksgiving, Canada Day, Christmas, Victoria Day
Calling tips
Canadian Thanksgiving is in October, not November. Canada Day (July 1) is a major national celebration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Canada from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Canada cost $0.04/min to mobile phones and $0.04/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Canada from United States?
Anytime — same timezone for most of the population. Eastern Canada shares the same timezone as US Eastern Time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Canada from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Canada number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United States, dial 011 + 1 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Canada?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Canada from United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Canada from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from United States, dial 011 then +1 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Canada not connecting?
Common issues when calling Canada include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.