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Canada uses the same +1 country code as the USA. To call Canada from Australia, dial 0011 1 and then the 10 digit number: the 3 digit area code and the 7 digit local number. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, the best time to call after the 2026 time zone changes, and what a call costs.
Dial 0011, then 1, then the 10 digit number. Dial the 1 only once.
| Number in Canada | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | (416) 555-0123 | 0011 1 416 555 0123 |
| Landline | (514) 555-0175 | 0011 1 514 555 0175 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert Any Canadian Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Canadian number the way it was given to you, such as (416) 555-0123, 1-416-555-0123 or +1 416 555 0123. The converter shows the digits to dial.
Type the number the way it is written in Canada.
Canadian Area Codes and Phone Numbers
Every number in Canada has 10 digits: a 3 digit area code and a 7 digit local number, written like (416) 555-0123. Mobiles use the same area codes as landlines, so you cannot tell a mobile from a landline by the number.
The USA, Canada and several Caribbean countries all share the +1 code. The area code tells you where a +1 number is, and calls to Caribbean +1 numbers cost more than calls to the USA or Canada.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 416 | 0011 1 416 + number |
| Montreal | 514 | 0011 1 514 + number |
| Vancouver | 604 | 0011 1 604 + number |
| Calgary | 403 | 0011 1 403 + number |
| Edmonton | 780 | 0011 1 780 + number |
| Ottawa | 613 | 0011 1 613 + number |
| Winnipeg | 204 | 0011 1 204 + number |
| Quebec City | 418 | 0011 1 418 + number |
Big Canadian cities have several area codes for the same area. Toronto uses 416, 647, 437 and, since April 2025, 942.
Best Time to Call Canada from Australia
Canada is behind every Australian city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 3:00 am in Toronto, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 5:00 am in Toronto.
| Your city | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 16h behind July: 14h behind |
January: 18h behind July: 17h behind |
January: 17h behind July: 16h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 15h behind July: 14h behind |
January: 17h behind July: 17h behind |
January: 16h behind July: 16h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 15h 30m behind July: 13h 30m behind |
January: 17h 30m behind July: 16h 30m behind |
January: 16h 30m behind July: 15h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 14h 30m behind July: 13h 30m behind |
January: 16h 30m behind July: 16h 30m behind |
January: 15h 30m behind July: 15h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 13h behind July: 12h behind |
January: 15h behind July: 15h behind |
January: 14h behind July: 14h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces move their clocks on the US dates. British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the territories now stay on one time all year, after the 2026 changes.
What a Call to Canada Costs
Calls to Canada start at 1.5c a minute on Ring Me (49c a call).
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 22.8cEasy Calling | 57cEasy Calling | $1.14Easy Calling |
| Mobile | 22.8cEasy Calling | 57cEasy Calling | $1.14Easy Calling |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 12 October 2026. See every card for Canada.
For every card ranked, call-length tips and monthly costs, see cheap calls to Canada.
Why Your Call to Canada Is Not Connecting
- Looking for a separate Canadian country code. Canada uses +1, the same as the USA.
- Adding a second 1. Dial 0011 1 416 555 0123, not 0011 1 1 416 555 0123.
- Dialling 011 from Australia. 011 is the code people in Canada use to call overseas; from Australia it is 0011.
- Calling a 1-800 or 888 toll-free number. These normally do not connect from outside North America.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Canada
Friends and family in Canada call Australia with Canada’s exit code 011, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 011 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in Canada, +61 412 345 678 works too. A Sydney landline 02 9283 9292 becomes 011 61 2 9283 9292.
Compare every card that calls Canada, with rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canada +1 or 001?
Canada is +1, the same as the USA. From Australia dial 0011 1 and the 10 digit number, or +1 on a mobile.
Do I need to dial 011 to call Canada?
No. 011 is the code people in Canada and the USA use to call overseas. From Australia dial 0011, then 1.
How do I call a Canadian 1-800 number from Australia?
Usually you cannot. Toll-free numbers in Canada normally only work from inside North America. Ask for the normal 10 digit number with an area code.
Did Canada change its time zones in 2026?
Yes. British Columbia, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Manitoba stopped changing their clocks. From November 2026, Vancouver stays on UTC-7, Calgary and Edmonton on UTC-6 and Winnipeg on UTC-5 all year. Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces still change.
How much does it cost to call Canada from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Canada costs 22.8c on Easy Calling. A 1 hour call costs $1.14 to a landline or a mobile on Easy Calling. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Canada from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 1.5c a minute on Ring Me plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, landlines and mobiles both start at 1.9c on Easy Calling.
Can I call Canada for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Canada, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
