Last reviewed: 2025-01-07 · Reading time: 5 minutes
How do you dial Canada from Argentina?
- Country code
+1- All numbers numbers
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Example:
+1 416 123 4567All Canadian numbers are 10 digits: 3-digit area code + 7-digit local number. No distinction between mobile and landline in the format.
- Mobile note numbers
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Example:
+1 647 987 6543Mobile numbers look the same as landlines. You can't tell them apart by the number format—both use area codes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Adding extra digits—Canadian numbers are exactly 10 digits after +1
- Confusing Canadian and US area codes—both use +1 but different area codes
- Not accounting for Canada's 6 time zones when scheduling calls
When is the best time to call Canada?
Timezone: 6 time zones from Pacific (UTC-8) to Atlantic (UTC-4), plus Newfoundland (UTC-3:30)
Eastern canada
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern (8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Argentina time your time)
Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa. Argentina is 2 hours ahead of Eastern Time (1 hour during Canadian DST).
Western canada
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific (9:00 PM - 12:00 MN Argentina time your time)
Vancouver, Victoria. Argentina is 5 hours ahead of Pacific Time (4 hours during Canadian DST).
What should you know about calling Canada?
Canada has excellent coverage in urban areas. Major carriers are Bell,
Rogers, and Telus. Rural and northern areas can have limited service.
Mobile and landline rates may differ—ask your contact which type of
number they're giving you.
Call quality to Canadian cities is excellent. Connections to remote
areas (Northern Canada, rural provinces) may occasionally have issues.
Most Canadians have reliable mobile service in cities and suburbs.
Cultural tips
Canadians are generally polite and accommodating about call timing.
Avoid calling during dinner (6-8 PM local time) or after 9 PM. Business
calls work best 9 AM - 5 PM local time. Canadians appreciate a brief
"how are you" before getting to business—friendlier than direct.
Holidays to know
Hard to reach people during Christmas/New Year (Dec 25 - Jan 1),
Thanksgiving (second Monday of October—different from US), Canada Day
(July 1), and Victoria Day (late May). Summer weekends (June-August)
often mean cottage trips with spotty cell service.
Alternatives to phone calls
WhatsApp is popular for international calls, especially among immigrant
communities. iMessage and FaceTime work well for Apple users. Facebook
Messenger is also widely used. For business, email and scheduled video
calls (Zoom, Teams) are common.
Frequently asked questions
What's the time difference between Argentina and Canada?
Argentina (UTC-3) compared to Canadian time zones:
- Eastern (Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa): 2 hours behind Argentina (1 hr during DST)
- Central (Winnipeg, Saskatchewan): 3 hours behind (2 hrs during DST)
- Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton): 4 hours behind (3 hrs during DST)
- Pacific (Vancouver, Victoria): 5 hours behind (4 hrs during DST)
Argentina doesn't observe DST, so the gap changes when Canada does.
What are the area codes for major Canadian cities?
Ontario:
Toronto: 416, 647, 437 · Ottawa: 613, 343 · Mississauga/Brampton: 905, 289 · Hamilton: 905, 289
Quebec:
Montreal: 514, 438 · Quebec City: 418, 581 · Laval: 450, 579
British Columbia:
Vancouver: 604, 778 · Victoria: 250, 778 · Surrey/Burnaby: 604, 778
Alberta:
Calgary: 403, 587 · Edmonton: 780, 587
Other provinces:
Winnipeg: 204 · Halifax: 902 · Regina/Saskatoon: 306, 639
How do I know if a Canadian number is mobile or landline?
You can't tell from the number format—Canadian mobile and landline
numbers both use the same area code system. If rates differ for mobile
vs landline, ask your contact which type they're giving you. Newer area
codes (like 647 in Toronto) tend to have more mobile numbers, but this
isn't a rule.
Why does Canada have so many area codes for one city?
Large Canadian cities have run out of numbers in their original area
codes. Toronto started with 416, added 647, then 437. Montreal has
514 and 438. All codes for a city work the same way—there's no
difference in service or rates between them.
Can I text Canadian numbers?
Yes, but international SMS rates apply. Most people prefer WhatsApp,
iMessage, or other internet-based messaging for international texts.
If you're texting frequently, use a messaging app over WiFi instead.
Current rates
$0.04-$0.14/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
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