How to Call Canada from United Kingdom
Learn how to call from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
The cheapest way to call Canada from United Kingdom 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.
Why HelloAirDial is the Cheapest Option:
- ✓No connection fees: Pay only for the minutes you use
- ✓No calling card markups: Direct carrier rates with minimal markup
- ✓No roaming charges: Works from anywhere with internet connection
- ✓Transparent pricing: $0.02/min with no hidden fees
HelloAirDial: How to call from United Kingdom to Canada
HelloAirDial lets you make cheap international calls from United Kingdom to Canada directly from your browser. No apps, calling cards, or carrier plans needed.
- ✅ Call any phone in Canada - mobile or landline from $0.02/min.
- ✅ No international calling plan or carrier activation required.
- ✅ Works on any device with a browser and internet connection.
- ✅ Try your first call free to test the quality.
Why HelloAirDial is cheaper than international mobile plans
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom Carrier Rates to Canada
- EE$0.20-2.00
- Vodafone UK$0.15-2.50
- O2 UK$0.15-2.00
Compare this to HelloAirDial at $0.02/min. See full rate breakdown →
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 United Kingdom
- • Enable international calling with your mobile or landline provider; some plans block IDD by default
- • Use 00 or + before the destination country code when dialing abroad
- • Prepaid SIMs may require sufficient balance or an international add on before IDD works
- • Roaming must be activated to call from the UK while abroad; check EU and non EU rules
- • Business lines may have international prefixes or specific destinations restricted by the administrator
Troubleshooting Calls to Canada
- Call failed or number not in service when dialing abroad - Check you used 00 or +, included the correct country code, and removed any local leading 0
- Your plan does not allow international calls - Contact your UK carrier to enable IDD or buy an international add on; ensure sufficient credit on prepaid
- Cannot call while roaming - Enable roaming in phone settings and on your account, or use Wi Fi calling or VOIP instead
FAQs: Calling Canada from United Kingdom
How do I call Canada from United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (exit code) + 1 (Canada country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 1 from local numbers. With HelloAirDial, just enter the number and we handle the formatting automatically.
What is the best way to call Canada from United Kingdom?
Use a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.02/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards, and you can call directly from your browser.
Can I call Canada mobiles and landlines from United Kingdom?
Yes, HelloAirDial supports calls to both mobile phones and landlines in Canada. Rates may vary slightly between mobile and landline numbers.
What time should I call Canada from United Kingdom?
Check the time difference between United Kingdom and Canada before calling. For business calls, aim for 9 AM - 6 PM in Canada. For personal calls, evenings and weekends work best.
How do I dial an international number from the UK?
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 or Wi Fi or VOIP when abroad as a UK user?
Roaming is convenient but can be costly; using Wi Fi calling or VOIP apps usually reduces costs, especially outside Europe.
Related Guides
Canada Resources
United Kingdom Resources
Dialing steps when using your own phone
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from United Kingdom.
- 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
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