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Canada Phone Number Format Guide and Examples

Dial Code: +1•Last updated: January 1, 2026

Local Format
(416) 555-0199
E.164 Format
+14165550199
International
+1 416 555 0199

About Canada Phone Numbers

Canadian phone numbers follow the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), identical in format to US numbers. They consist of 10 digits formatted as (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

How to Dial Canada Phone Numbers

To call a Canadian phone number, the exact format depends on where the call starts. Canada uses the North American Numbering Plan, so domestic calls typically use the full 10-digit number and international calls use the +1 country code.

  • Within Canada: Most calls use the full 10-digit number without adding +1.
    Example: 4165550199
  • From abroad to Canada: Dial +1 followed by the 10-digit Canadian number.
    Example: +1 416 555 0199
  • From Canada to other countries: Dial 011, then the country code, then the full phone number.
    Example: 011 44 20 7946 0958

Note: Canadian national numbers usually contain a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit local number.

Phone Number Structure

This table breaks down the example number shown for Canada.

ComponentDigitsExampleNotes
Country Code1+1Canada uses the North American Numbering Plan, so the country code is shared with the US and other NANP members.
Area Code3416Identifies the geographic numbering plan area, such as Toronto in this example.
Central Office Code3555The exchange or prefix assigned within the area code.
Line Number40199The final four digits identify the individual subscriber line.

Special Cases

Some numbers and prefixes in Canada have special rules or reserved uses.

  • Emergency Services (911)

    911

    9-1-1 is the emergency number used across Canada. Providers are required to support access to 9-1-1 services, including enhanced and next-generation capabilities.

  • Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (9-8-8)

    9-8-8

    Canadians can call or text 9-8-8 for free, 24/7 mental health and suicide prevention support. It is a dedicated three-digit crisis line rather than a standard geographic telephone number.

  • Toll-Free Numbers

    800833844855866877888

    These non-geographic prefixes are used for toll-free services in Canada. The call charges are typically billed to the called party instead of the caller.

Validation Regex

regexregex
^\(\d{3}\) \d{3}-\d{4}$|^\d{10}$|^\+1\d{10}$

Code Examples

CSS Masking Format

Use this CSS mask to automatically format phone number inputs:

cssinput-masking.css
input[type="tel"] {
  mask: (000) 000-0000;
  mask-image: none; /* Fallback */
}

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