How to Call United Kingdom from Canada
Learn how to call from Canada to United Kingdom with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.01/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call United Kingdom from Canada
The cheapest way to call United Kingdom from Canada is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.01 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Canada to United Kingdom
To make a call, dial the exit code (011), followed by the country code (44), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.01 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇨🇦 Canada to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 1
Dial the exit code: 011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Canada.
- 2
Dial United Kingdom's country code: 44
The country code for United Kingdom is +44.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 07 912 345 678
- Landline: 020 7946 0018
Cheap Calls from Canada to United Kingdom
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Canada to United Kingdom starting at $0.01/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
HelloAirDial
- • From $0.01/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇨🇦 Canada Carrier Rates to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Rogers$0.10-2.00
- Bell$0.10-1.80
- Telus$0.08-1.70
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Best Time to Call 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For consumer marketing, avoid calling before 09:00 or after 20:00 UK time on weekdays
- • Avoid unsolicited calls on Sundays and UK public holidays unless there is a prior agreement
Calling Etiquette in United Kingdom
- • Open with a polite greeting and your name and organisation, then confirm if it is a good time to talk
- • For business calls, be punctual and keep to scheduled times; short notice rescheduling should be explained
- • Use a professional, calm tone; avoid overly aggressive sales tactics or repeated callbacks
- • If the call is recorded or monitored, state this clearly at the start
Reaching 🇬🇧 United Kingdom via Apps
- • WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom and similar apps are widely used in the UK for personal and business calls
- • Most UK users have reliable mobile data or broadband, but confirm Wi Fi availability for longer VOIP calls
- • Some corporate environments may restrict external VOIP apps, so provide a fallback dial in number
International Calling Requirements in 🇨🇦 Canada
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international long distance; many basic plans are Canada/US only.
- • If international calls fail, contact your carrier to remove IDD blocks or enable pay per use long distance.
- • From mobiles, dial + then country code; from landlines, dial 011 before the country code.
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a top up or an international add on before IDD is allowed.
- • Business PBX systems may require a prefix (such as 9) before 011 for outside lines.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. - Check that you used 011 or +, the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the local number.
- International calling is not enabled on your line. - Contact your carrier to enable international long distance or add an IDD package, especially on prepaid or business lines.
- The number you have dialed is not in service. - Verify the destination number format, including area or mobile code, and confirm the number is active.
FAQs: Calling 🇬🇧 United Kingdom from 🇨🇦 Canada
How do I call from Canada to United Kingdom?
Dial 011 (exit code) + 44 (United Kingdom country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from Canada to United Kingdom?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.01/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The country code for United Kingdom is +44. When calling from Canada, dial 011 44 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Canada?
From landlines dial 011 + country code + area or mobile code + number; from mobiles you can dial +country code + number.
Is it cheaper to roam or to use Wi Fi or VOIP when abroad?
Wi Fi and VOIP apps are usually cheaper, while roaming passes offer convenience but can cost more for long calls.
How much do international calls from Canada cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, roughly from USD 0.05 to over 2.00 per minute without discounts or bundles.