How to Call Canada from Pakistan
Learn how to call from Pakistan 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 Pakistan
The cheapest way to call Canada from Pakistan is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.02 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Pakistan 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: 🇵🇰 Pakistan to 🇨🇦 Canada
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Pakistan.
- 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 Pakistan to Canada
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Pakistan 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
🇵🇰 Pakistan Carrier Rates to 🇨🇦 Canada
- Jazz$0.10-0.80
- Telenor Pakistan$0.12-0.90
- Zong$0.10-0.85
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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 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- • Ensure international calling (IDD) is enabled on your mobile or landline account before dialing abroad
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a minimum balance or an IDD bundle to place international calls
- • Postpaid lines can have IDD barred by default; request activation from your carrier with valid CNIC details
- • Dial 00 or use +, then the destination country code, area or mobile code, and subscriber number
- • For business lines, confirm your PBX or office system allows international prefixes and is not time restricted
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇨🇦 Canada
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed - Check you used 00 or +, included the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the foreign number
- International calling is not enabled on your line - Contact your carrier to activate IDD, ensure KYC is complete, and verify you have sufficient balance or credit limit
- Number not in service or restricted - Confirm the destination number format, check if the country or prefix is blocked, or try an alternate contact method such as VOIP
FAQs: Calling 🇨🇦 Canada from 🇵🇰 Pakistan
How do I call from Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan, dial 00 1 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Pakistan?
Dial 00 or use +, then the country code, area or mobile code without its leading 0, and the local number.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VOIP when I travel abroad from Pakistan?
Roaming is convenient but often costly; using local SIMs or VOIP apps over Wi Fi is usually cheaper for international calls.
How expensive are international calls from Pakistan?
Rates vary by destination and carrier, roughly from about USD 0.10 to 0.90 per minute; bundles for popular countries can reduce costs.