Canada (+1) Country Calling Code & SMS Guide
Complete engineering reference for phone numbering formats, domestic trunk prefixes, cellular mobile operator allocations, and regulatory A2P SMS requirements in Canada.
Telephony Architecture & Carrier Allocations
A2P Messaging Regulations & Firewall Policies
Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) guidelines; US TCR registrations do not automatically clear Canadian carrier firewalls.
Unsupported by Canadian carriers (Rogers, Bell, Telus). Requires Canadian shortcode (5-6 digits) or 10DLC local long code.
Fully supported on Canadian 10-digit local numbers and verified Toll-Free numbers.
GSM-7 standard (French accents é, è, à, ù are standard GSM-7; ç is also supported).
Test a Canada Number Now
Check if a Canada phone number conforms to the national numbering plan, classify mobile vs VoIP allocation, and obtain canonical E.164 standardization.
Frequently Asked Questions for Canada
What is the international country calling code for Canada?
Canada shares the +1 international country code with the United States under the North American Numbering Plan.
Does CASL apply to SMS messaging in Canada?
Yes. Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) strictly regulates commercial electronic messages including SMS, requiring express opt-in consent and clear identification.