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.
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How to Call from United Kingdom 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: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom to 🇨🇦 Canada
- 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
Cheap Calls from United Kingdom to Canada
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
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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 🇬🇧 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 from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom, dial 00 1 followed by the local number.
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.
How expensive are international calls from the UK?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, from a few US cents to several dollars per minute; check your plan or buy an international add on.