Every number type in Canada with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Canada
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Canada spans 23 time zones; showing America/Toronto.
Country code
+1
Trunk prefix
1
Intl. call prefix
011
Mobile digits
10
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
5062345678
+1 5062345678
+15062345678
10
Mobile
5062345678
+1 5062345678
+15062345678
10
Toll-free
8002123456
+1 8002123456
+18002123456
10
Premium rate
9002123456
+1 9002123456
+19002123456
10
VoIP
6002012345
+1 6002012345
+16002012345
10
How to call Canada
From abroad: dial +1 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 1. Example: +1 5062345678
Within Canada: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 1. Example: 5062345678
Calling abroad from Canada: the international prefix is 011, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+15062345678): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Canada number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Canada?
Numbers in Canada use country code +1. A mobile number looks like 5062345678 domestically, or +1 5062345678 in international format (E.164: +15062345678). Mobile numbers have 10 national digits.
How do I call Canada from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 1, then the national number without the leading 1. Example: +1 5062345678.
What is the country calling code for Canada?
The country calling code for Canada is +1. To call abroad from Canada, the international prefix is 011 (or use +).
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