libphonenumber API

Canada Phone Number Format

Country code +1 · ISO CA

How to format, dial, and validate Canada phone numbers, with live examples.

Country Code

+1

National Prefix

1

International Prefix

011

Mobile Portability

Yes

Try it now

Pre-filled with a valid fixed line number for Canada. Edit it and click "Try It" to see the parsed result.

Number Types & Example Formats

Each Canada phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.

Type Length National International E.164
Fixed Line 10 digits (506) 234-5678 +1 506-234-5678 +15062345678
Mobile 10 digits (506) 234-5678 +1 506-234-5678 +15062345678
Personal Number 10 digits (521) 902-3456 +1 521-902-3456 +15219023456
Premium Rate 10 digits (900) 212-3456 +1 900-212-3456 +19002123456
Toll Free 10 digits (800) 212-3456 +1 800-212-3456 +18002123456
UAN 7 digits 310-1234 +1 310-1234 +13101234
VoIP 10 digits (600) 201-2345 +1 600-201-2345 +16002012345

How to Dial Canada Numbers

From abroad

Dial +1 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 1.

Within Canada

Dial 1 before the local number to make a domestic call.

Dialing out of Canada

Dial 011 followed by the destination country code and number.

Area Codes

Browse Canada area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.

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Validate a Canada Number with the API

Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.

Request 
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+15062345678

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Canada?

└ The international country code for Canada is +1. Use this prefix when dialing Canada numbers from another country.

How long is a Canada phone number?

└ Canada phone numbers are typically 10 digits, not including the +1 country code.

How do I dial a Canada phone number from abroad?

└ From abroad, dial +1 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 1. Within Canada, dial 1 before the local number.

How do I validate a Canada phone number programmatically?

└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.

Other Countries with Dialing Code +1

These countries share the same international dialing prefix as Canada.