Reference sheet
Fax in Canada
Fax in Canada
Canada shares the North American numbering plan with the United States. Dealings with federal and provincial administrations, particularly in Quebec, still often go by fax.
The form currently accepts only ten-digit French numbers. This sheet documents the dialling code and the number format used in Canada; sending to this destination is not open yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dialling code to send a fax to Canada?
The international code for Canada is +1. Dial it before the local fax number, dropping the trunk prefix where the country uses one. The expected format is (XXX) XXX-XXXX.
Can a fax be sent to Canada from this site?
Not today. The form accepts ten-digit French numbers starting with 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 09. This sheet documents dialling code +1 and the local format, useful if you go through another service.
