Canada Area Codes

Complete directory of telephone area codes and city codes for Canada

+1
Country Code
8
Area Codes Listed
1
Trunk Prefix
North America
Region

Canada Phone Number Format

International Format

+1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Example: +1 416 XXXX XXXX

Dialing Notes

  • Country code: +1
  • Trunk prefix for domestic calls: 1
  • Drop trunk prefix when calling internationally

Canada City Area Codes

Area CodeCity/RegionState/ProvinceFull Dial Format
416TorontoOntario+1 416 XXXX XXXX
514MontrealQuebec+1 514 XXXX XXXX
604VancouverBritish Columbia+1 604 XXXX XXXX
403CalgaryAlberta+1 403 XXXX XXXX
780EdmontonAlberta+1 780 XXXX XXXX
613OttawaOntario+1 613 XXXX XXXX
204WinnipegManitoba+1 204 XXXX XXXX
902HalifaxNova Scotia+1 902 XXXX XXXX

How to Dial Canada

From Outside Canada

  1. Dial your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from Europe)
  2. Enter Canada's country code: 1
  3. Add the area code (drop leading 0 if present)
  4. Dial the local phone number

Within Canada

  1. Dial the trunk prefix: 1
  2. Add the area code
  3. Dial the local number

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Canada?
The international country code for Canada is +1 (or 1 without the plus sign).
How do I dial an area code in Canada?
For domestic calls within Canada, dial 1 followed by the area code and local number. For international calls, dial your exit code + 1 + area code + number.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Canada?
In most countries including Canada, you need to dial the area code even for local calls. Some regions may allow local dialing without the area code, but including it always works.
What is the phone number format for Canada?
The standard phone number format for Canada is: +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX

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