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Making a call from Mexico to Canada might seem complicated, but there's a clear process. Start your call by dialing Mexico’s exit code, 00, then adding Canada’s country code, which is 1. Follow with the right area code, and then the destination phone number. With this formula, you can even use apps to contact loved ones or coworkers. Once you know the steps, you’ll make international calls to Canada with ease.
How do I call Canada from Mexico?
- Dial 00, which is the exit code for Mexico. You can also dial + instead of 00.
- Dial 1, which is Canada's country code.
- Dial the 3-digit area code, followed by the 7-digit number of the person you're calling.
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Dial 00, the International Direct Dialing Prefix for Mexico. Every country has an exit code that is added to the start of an international phone number. This allows you to make calls outside of the country. The code differs depending on what country you’re calling from, and is 2-3 digits long. For Mexico, the IDD is 00.- The + sign can be used in place of 00 at the start of a phone number.
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Dial 1, Canada’s country code. This number specifies what country you’re contacting. Regardless of where you’re calling from, a country’s destination code never changes. To call Canada, dial 1.[1]- At this stage, your phone number should read: 00 1 or +1. The spaces are added for clarity.
- If you’re trying to call a toll-free number in Canada, you’ll still need to dial 001 first. This will look like: 00 1 800.
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Dial the desired area or city code. Canada is divided into different geographical areas, each with their own specific 3-digit code. To make sure you reach the correct phone number, you should know the area or city code. If you don’t know it, look it up by searching the name of the destination city on a search engine like Google. Add “area code” or “city code” to your search term.[2]- Some bigger cities have multiple codes to cover the area. For example, Toronto’s code could be 647 or 416.[3] Contact the person you want to call through alternate means to confirm you have the right area code.
- At this stage, your phone number might look like this: 00 1 647.
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Enter the seven-digit local number. In Canada, local lines are seven numbers long, excluding the area, country, and exit codes. This is the direct number of whoever you’re calling. Double-check that you’ve inputted this number correctly.- A proper phone number, from Mexico to Canada, will look like this: 00 1 647 555-5555. The 00 is the IDD or exit code. The 1 is the country code. The 647 is the area/city code. And 555-5555 is the direct, local number.
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References
- ↑ https://countrycode.org/canada
- ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/results.php?callfrom=mexico&callto=canada
- ↑ https://countrycode.org/canada
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/international-long-distance-calling-made-simple-tip-sheet
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/international-long-distance-calling-made-simple-tip-sheet
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/international-long-distance-calling-made-simple-tip-sheet
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