How to Call Canada from France
Learn how to call from France to Canada with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.02/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call Canada from France
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How to Call from France to Canada
To make a call, dial the exit code (00), followed by the country code (1), 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 $0.02 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇫🇷 France to 🇨🇦 Canada
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from France.
- 2
Dial Canada's country code: 1
The country code for Canada is +1.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 1 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: +1 416 555 0123
- Landline: +1 613 555 0456
Cheap Calls from France to Canada
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from France to Canada starting at $0.02/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 $0.02/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇫🇷 France Carrier Rates to 🇨🇦 Canada
- Orange France$0.10-1.50
- SFR$0.15-1.80
- Bouygues Telecom$0.10-1.60
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Best Time to Call 🇨🇦 Canada
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For consumer marketing, avoid calling before 9:00 and after 21:00 in the recipients local time.
- • For business contacts, typical acceptable hours are 9:00 to 17:30 on weekdays, avoiding Canadian public holidays.
Calling Etiquette in Canada
- • Open with a polite greeting in English or French as appropriate, then clearly state your name, company and reason for calling.
- • For business calls, schedule in advance when possible and be punctual; brief, well structured calls are appreciated.
- • Use formal titles and last names until invited to use first names, especially in initial professional conversations.
- • If the call is recorded or monitored, disclose this at the start and obtain verbal acknowledgment.
Reaching 🇨🇦 Canada via Apps
- • WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom and similar apps are widely used for personal and business communication.
- • Most Canadian users have reliable mobile data or Wi Fi, so app based voice and video calls are common.
- • Some corporate networks may restrict certain apps; offer a standard phone number as a backup contact method.
International Calling Requirements in 🇫🇷 France
- • Ensure your mobile plan includes international calling; many French bundles exclude non-EU destinations by default
- • For prepaid SIMs, verify sufficient credit and that international calls (appel international) are enabled in your account
- • Some operators block high cost destinations by default; enable specific zones via customer service or online account
- • When dialing abroad, use 00 or +, then country code, then number without the local trunk 0
- • Business lines may have international barring; request admin or PBX manager to lift IDD restrictions if needed
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇨🇦 Canada
- The number you have dialed cannot be reached - Remove any leading 0 after the country code, verify the full international format, and check that the destination is not blocked by your plan
- International calls are barred on your line - Contact your operator or account admin to enable international calling or add an IDD option, then retry
- Call failed or no network when abroad - Enable roaming on your phone and account, select a partner network manually, or use Wi Fi calling or VOIP apps
FAQs: Calling 🇨🇦 Canada from 🇫🇷 France
How do I call from France to Canada?
Dial 00 (exit code) + 1 (Canada country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 1 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from France to Canada?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.02/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for Canada?
The country code for Canada is +1. When calling from France, dial 00 1 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from France?
Dial 00 or +, then the country code, then the area or mobile code without its leading 0, then the local number.
Should I use roaming voice or Wi Fi and VOIP when I travel from France?
Within the EU, roaming voice is usually affordable; outside the EU, Wi Fi and VOIP apps are often cheaper than standard roaming minutes.
How expensive are international calls from France?
EU calls are often included or capped, but calls to non EU countries can range from about 0.10 to over 1.50 USD per minute depending on destination and plan.