How to Call London from Canada

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This wikiHow guide will show you how to place a call to London from anywhere in Canada, using a cell phone, landline, or an international calling app.

Things You Should Know

  • Before dialing any international dialing code, you'll need to enter Canada's exit code, which is 011.
  • The country code for London and all of the United Kingdom is 44.
  • If you're dialing a landline, you'll need to preface the phone number with London's area code, which is 20 (e.g., 011-44-20-xxxx-xxxx).
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Calling London from a Landline or Cellphone

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  1. Do a quick search online to make sure you won’t be placing your call to London too early or too late. London operates on British Summer Time (BST) from late March until late October, and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) from late October to late March. [1]
    • Simply type “what time is it in London” into the search bar on an Internet browser on your computer or smartphone.
  2. This code tells your phone provider that you are placing an international call, and if you don’t dial it, they won’t know to direct your call out of the country. [2]
    • The start of your call to London will look like: 011-xx-xx-xxxx-xxxx.
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  3. This code directs your call to the United Kingdom. Some countries do have multiple country codes, but for the purpose of calling London within the UK, you only need to know the code “44.” [3]
    • At this point, your call will look like this: 011-44-xx-xxxx-xxxx.
  4. Landlines in the UK have an area code that has to be input in order for your call to go through. Area codes do not apply to cellphones in the UK. [4]
    • For a list of the rest of the United Kingdom’s area codes, visit https://www.howtocallabroad.com/uk/ .
    • Your call to a landline in London will go as follows: 011-44-20-xxxx-xxxx.
  5. Cellphone numbers in London are 10 digits long and include the code for the cellphone provider, so there is no need to include an area code as well. [5]
    • Your call to a cellphone will go as follows: 011-44-xxxxx-xxxxx.
  6. If you are calling a landline, the rest of the phone number will consist of 8 digits. If you are calling a cellphone, the number will be 10 digits long. Always leave off the trunk code, “0,” when placing your call to London. [6]
    • For example, a completed call to a cellphone in London will look like this: 011-44-12345-67891.
    • A completed call to a landline in London goes as follows: 011-44-20-1234-5678.
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Exploring Alternatives

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  1. Buy a calling card if your phone plan doesn’t include international calls. Visit your local convenience store or shop online to find an international calling card. Depending on your cellphone or landline service, it may be much less expensive to use a calling card. [7]
    • Read reviews and stick with big name companies, and make sure to check the fine print of any calling card you buy. Some companies round up your minutes used in large increments, while others may have connecting fees or service fees in addition to the per-minute charges.
  2. WhatsApp , FaceTime, Skype, Viber , Google Voice and Rebtel all have apps specifically for international communication, and a lot of times, the service is free. [8]
    • The person you’re calling needs to have the same app on their phone.
    • A lot of these apps also allow you to text internationally for free, too.
  3. Use Facebook Messenger , Skype, or Google Hangout from your laptop or tablet to place free international calls without using a phone. [9]
    • Make sure you’re connected to WiFi and that the person you are calling has access to the same program.
  4. Apps like Instagram , SnapChat, WhatsApp , and Twitter have messaging functions that let you send texts and videos to other users of the app for free. While texting is not the same as an actual voice or video call, it does allow you to send a quick message and stay in touch.
    • If you aren’t connected to WiFi, pay attention to your data usage from month to month to prevent overage charges.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/uk/london
      2. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/uk/
      3. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/uk/
      4. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/uk/
      5. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/qa/dialing-errors.html
      6. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/qa/dialing-errors.html
      7. ↑ https://www.rebtel.com/en/international-calling-guide/calling-cards/what-is-the-best-calling-card-for-international-calls/
      8. ↑ https://www.tripexpert.com/lists/best-international-calling-apps-list
      9. ↑ https://www.guidingtech.com/28159/free-calls-facebook-messenger/

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