How To Call Canada From Singapore

How To Call Canada From Singapore

Quick Reference Summary

To call Canada from Singapore:

001 + 1 + Area Code + Local Number

Examples:

  • For Toronto landline: 001 + 1 + 416 + XXX XXXX
  • For Vancouver mobile phone: 001 + 1 + 778 + XXX XXXX

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Singapore, it’s between 8 PM (previous day) and 1 AM in Canada, depending on the province or territory.

How to Call a Landline or Mobile in Canada

Calling Canada from Singapore is easy. Unlike many countries, Canada doesn’t have separate rules for calling landlines and mobile phones – they use the same format:

  1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your carrier)
  2. Dial Canada’s country code: 1
  3. Dial the 3-digit area code
  4. Dial the 7-digit local phone number

For example, if you’re calling a Toronto number (416-123-4567), you would dial 001 1 416 123 4567 from Singapore.

Canadian phone numbers always have 10 digits total (3-digit area code + 7-digit local number).

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore offers several international access codes depending on which phone company you use:

  • 001: SingTel
  • 002: M1
  • 008: StarHub

The choice of access code might affect how much your call costs. If you’re using a phone card, follow the specific instructions that came with your card.

Understanding Canadian Phone Numbers

Canadian phone numbers follow the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), just like the United States. All phone numbers (whether landline or mobile) have:

  • A 3-digit area code
  • A 7-digit local number

Total digits: 10

Mobile phones and landlines use the same format and area codes in Canada. The only way to tell them apart is to know the specific number.

Canadian Area Codes by Province and Territory

Major Cities

City Province Area Codes
Toronto Ontario 416, 647, 437
Montreal Quebec 514, 438, 263
Vancouver British Columbia 604, 778, 236, 672
Calgary Alberta 403, 587, 825
Edmonton Alberta 780, 587, 825
Ottawa Ontario 613, 343
Winnipeg Manitoba 204, 431
Quebec City Quebec 418, 581, 367
Hamilton Ontario 905, 289, 365
Halifax Nova Scotia 902, 782

Time Zones in Canada

Canada spans six time zones from east to west, which means the time difference between Singapore and Canada varies depending on which part of Canada you’re calling:

  • Newfoundland Time (NT): UTC-3:30 (15.5 hours behind Singapore)
  • Atlantic Time (AT): UTC-4 (12 hours behind Singapore)
  • Eastern Time (ET): UTC-5 (13 hours behind Singapore)
  • Central Time (CT): UTC-6 (14 hours behind Singapore)
  • Mountain Time (MT): UTC-7 (15 hours behind Singapore)
  • Pacific Time (PT): UTC-8 (16 hours behind Singapore)

Most of Canada also observes Daylight Saving Time, usually from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. During this period, clocks are moved forward by one hour, reducing the time difference with Singapore by one hour.

Best Time to Call

Due to the large time difference, finding a good time to call Canada from Singapore requires some planning:

  • For Eastern Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa):
    • Singapore 7 PM to 10 PM = Canada 7 AM to 10 AM
    • Singapore 8 AM to 10 AM = Canada 8 PM to 10 PM (previous day)
  • For Western Canada (Vancouver, Calgary):
    • Singapore 9 PM to 11 PM = Canada 6 AM to 8 AM
    • Singapore 8 AM to 10 AM = Canada 5 PM to 7 PM (previous day)

Special Numbers to Know

  • 1-800, 1-888, 1-877, 1-866, 1-855, 1-844, 1-833: Toll-free numbers (may not be accessible from outside Canada)
  • 1-900: Pay-per-call services (cannot be accessed internationally)

Emergency Numbers

  • 911: General emergency (police, fire, ambulance)

This cannot be dialed from outside Canada.

Calling Business Extensions

When calling a business in Canada that has extensions:

  1. Dial the full international number as usual
  2. Wait for the automated system to answer
  3. Then enter the extension number when prompted

Most Canadian businesses have English language automated systems, with French options in Quebec and some other areas.

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