How to Call Canada from Philippines
Learn how to call from Philippines 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 Philippines
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How to Call from Philippines 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: 🇵🇠Philippines to 🇨🇦 Canada
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Philippines.
- 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 Philippines to Canada
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Philippines 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
🇵🇠Philippines Carrier Rates to 🇨🇦 Canada
- PLDT$0.20-1.50
- Globe Telecom$0.25-1.80
- Smart Communications$0.25-1.80
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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 🇵🇠Philippines
- • Dial 00 or use + before the destination country code when calling abroad
- • Ensure your SIM is enabled for international calling; some prepaid plans block IDD by default
- • Maintain sufficient load or an active IDD package; standard per minute IDD rates can be high
- • Postpaid users may need to request IDD activation and pass basic KYC or credit checks
- • Remove any call barring or spend limits set via carrier USSD or customer service before dialing
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇨🇦 Canada
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed - Check you used 00 or +, removed any leading 0 from the foreign number, and included the correct country and area codes
- International calls are not allowed from this line - Contact your carrier to enable IDD, remove call barring, or load an IDD package on your SIM
- Insufficient balance to complete this call - Top up your prepaid balance or activate an IDD promo before redialing
FAQs: Calling 🇨🇦 Canada from 🇵🇠Philippines
How do I call from Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines, dial 00 1 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from the Philippines?
Dial 00 or use +, then the country code, area or mobile code without its leading 0, and the local number.
Should I use roaming voice or Wi Fi or VOIP when I travel?
Roaming voice is simpler but costly; using Wi Fi and apps like WhatsApp or Viber is usually cheaper for international calls.
How expensive are international calls from the Philippines?
Standard IDD can range roughly from USD 0.20 to over 1.50 per minute depending on destination; IDD promos lower the rate.