Area codes for Canada
Browse Canadian NANP area codes by province, city, or code. Toll-free codes (800, 888, …) are listed below; open a number on PhoneNumbers.com when you are ready to buy or forward calls.
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Canada
Popular: 204, 403, 587
Popular: 613, 647, 705, 807, 905
Popular: 418
Toll-free
Toll-Free Area Codes
800
Toll-FreeLegacy toll-free code. Variants include 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833, 822.
View detailsAbout Area Codes (NANP)
The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) covers the United States, Canada, and many Caribbean countries. Area codes route calls to specific geographic regions or to toll-free services. In high-growth regions, overlay area codes are introduced to increase numbering capacity, often requiring 10-digit dialing.
Overlays vs. Splits
Overlays add a new code to the same region (e.g., 212 overlaid by 332, 646). Splits carve a region into two or more unique codes. Overlays are now more common than splits.
Dialing Patterns
Many regions require 10-digit dialing (area code + local number). Toll-free numbers are dialed the same way and may originate from any NANP country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find which city an area code belongs to?
Use the search box above to enter the code (e.g., 415) or a city/state name. Click a result to see a list of covered cities and overlays.
What does "overlay" mean?
An overlay introduces one or more new area codes for the same geographic region to prevent number exhaustion—residents can keep their current numbers while new numbers get the new codes.
Are toll-free numbers tied to a location?
No. Toll-free area codes (like 800 and 888) route to businesses and services and aren't tied to a particular city or state.