Exit Code – This is the code you need to dial OUT from a country. Also known as IDD (International Direct Dialing) code or ISD (International Subscriber Dialing) code.
Country Code – Each country or region is assigned their individual country code. You will need this code to dial IN to a country. There is a total of 249 codes worldwide. View all Country Codes
Area Codes – Area codes define a specific part of a country. This can be a whole city or a general region. Some countries are not big enough to have multiple area codes, so you would simply dial the country code and the direct dial number.
Local Number – This number is the local direct line to a home, business or cellphone.
How To Dial a Canada Local Number from the US
Example #: Dial 1-305-555-5555
How To Dial a Canada Toll Free Number from the US
Example #: Dial 1-866-555-5555
How To Dial a Canada Mobile Number from the US
Example #: Dial 1-305-555-5555
Canada Information
Canada and the United States are part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). All NANP countries have country code 1. The general procedure for calling a NANP country is 1 + Area code (3 digits) + TEL # (7 digit)
ISD Code</strong) or Country Code of Canada is 1
Area code – There are 40 area codes in Canada. If there is an area code, dial area code of the city in Canada you are calling after dialing ISD Code. If there is no area code dial the Recipient’s Telephone Number after ISD Code.
Canada Emergency Numbers
911 – Police, Fire
911 – Ambulance
311 – Non-Emergecy
112 – Redirect to 911 from mobile
