How to Call the UK From Canada

The international dialing code for Canada is 1.

International phone calling can be confusing if you have never used the system, as each country uses a different dialing code. North America has a worldwide communications network system that connects to most countries. Using phone cards is a cheaper way of calling long distance, and the cards are available in most supermarkets and convenience stores. These cards come with written instructions on the back and typically require the user to key in a code before a call is connected.

Things You'll Need

• Telephone
• Phone payment card

Instructions

1. Purchase a phone card, which is available in various dollar amounts, and locate a phone.

2. Enter the code written on the phone card. The code enables you to use the allotted time purchased on the card.

3. Dial 011 to place a call outside of Canada, and then dial 44, the international code for the U.K.

4. Dial the number you wish to call, not including the "0" in the U.K. area code. All area codes in the U.K. begin with zero. You must omit the 0 and dial the rest of the phone number after 011 44.

Tips & Warnings

• Speak to a telephone operator if you are unsure which numbers to dial when placing an international call.

• It costs considerably more to call cell phones than land lines.

References

• Country Codes: Call from Canada to United Kingdom
• Time and Date: International Dialling Code
• How To Call Abroad: How to Call England, Country Code, Area Codes, Phone Books
• The Phone Book British Telecom: Canada, International Codes

Resources

• Nobel: Call from Canada to United Kingdom with Phone Cards