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So you're trying to call a friend in Canada, eh? Follow these simple instructions to place a call to Canada from any other country in the world. | So you're trying to call a friend in Canada, eh? Follow these simple instructions to place a call to Canada from any other country in the world. | ||
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#Find your international prefix/exit code. This is the number that allows you to dial outside of the country that you are calling from. Its important to keep in mind that each country has a different exit code. For instance, if you are placing an international call from inside the United States you would use 011 as the exit code while, if dialing from Argentina, you would use 00 as the exit code. | #Find your international prefix/exit code. This is the number that allows you to dial outside of the country that you are calling from. Its important to keep in mind that each country has a different exit code. For instance, if you are placing an international call from inside the United States you would use 011 as the exit code while, if dialing from Argentina, you would use 00 as the exit code. | ||
#*Run a simple search through your search engine of choice to find your country’s exit code. You can find your country code by running an online search with the query “--Your Country’s Name-- Exit Code”. | #*Run a simple search through your search engine of choice to find your country’s exit code. You can find your country code by running an online search with the query “--Your Country’s Name-- Exit Code”. | ||
| − | #Obtain the national prefix or country code of the country you are calling. The country code is typically 1-3 digits long and identifies the country to which you are placing a call. The Canadian Country Code is 1.<ref>http://www.howtocallabroad.com/canada/</ref> | + | #Obtain the national prefix or country code of the country you are calling. The country code is typically 1-3 digits long and identifies the country to which you are placing a call. The Canadian Country Code is 1.<ref name="rf1">http://www.howtocallabroad.com/canada/</ref> |
| − | #Obtain the area or city code. This number can be 1-3 digits long and will narrow your call geographically in the country you are calling. For example, the area code for Ontario is 519 and the area code for Quebec is 819. The area code may also vary depending on the region you are calling.<ref>http://www.allareacodes.com/canadian_area_codes.htm</ref> | + | #Obtain the area or city code. This number can be 1-3 digits long and will narrow your call geographically in the country you are calling. For example, the area code for Ontario is 519 and the area code for Quebec is 819. The area code may also vary depending on the region you are calling.<ref name="rf2">http://www.allareacodes.com/canadian_area_codes.htm</ref> |
| − | #Obtain the local phone number. This is the direct phone number of the residence, business, or mobile phone that you are contacting in Canada. Canada uses 7-digit local phone numbers.<ref | + | #Obtain the local phone number. This is the direct phone number of the residence, business, or mobile phone that you are contacting in Canada. Canada uses 7-digit local phone numbers.<ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Making the Call === | === Making the Call === | ||
| − | #Check the local time. Canada is split into 6 time zones: Newfoundland Standard Time, Atlantic Standard Time, Eastern Standard Time, Central Standard Time, Mountain Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time. It is important to check the local time prior to placing your phone call to ensure convenience for both parties.<ref>http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-canada12.php</ref> | + | #Check the local time. Canada is split into 6 time zones: Newfoundland Standard Time, Atlantic Standard Time, Eastern Standard Time, Central Standard Time, Mountain Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time. It is important to check the local time prior to placing your phone call to ensure convenience for both parties.<ref name="rf3">http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-canada12.php</ref> |
#Dial the complete international phone number. Once you have gathered the required numbers, dial and wait for a ring to signal proper connection. The following example represents the dialing sequence of a phone call to Ontario, Canada from New York, USA. (For the purposes of this example, the local phone number is 555-5555.) 011-1-519-555-5555 | #Dial the complete international phone number. Once you have gathered the required numbers, dial and wait for a ring to signal proper connection. The following example represents the dialing sequence of a phone call to Ontario, Canada from New York, USA. (For the purposes of this example, the local phone number is 555-5555.) 011-1-519-555-5555 | ||
#Consider the price of an international call. International phone calls can be very expensive. You may want to contact your phone service provider for information on international calling plans or use a prepaid calling card to offset the cost. | #Consider the price of an international call. International phone calls can be very expensive. You may want to contact your phone service provider for information on international calling plans or use a prepaid calling card to offset the cost. | ||
