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Tiếng Việt Traveling to Canada is not too difficult if you have a thorough plan from the beginning. In this article, we will reveal some tips for visiting Canada, from weather, traffic conditions, time zones in Canada... Let's refer to them.
Canada Area Code
Canada's country code is 1, and this area code allows you to make international calls to Canada from another country.
Canada Area Code is 1
The phone number of the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada is (+1613) 236 0772. When you come to Canada and need support, you can contact them!
While in Vietnam, each emergency case has its own number, but in Canada, to make an emergency call in all cases such as: fire, ambulance, police... you just need to dial 911 and the call will be connected.
Canada Time Zones
As the second largest country in the world by area, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Canada has 6 time zones, specifically as follows:
Canada Time Zones
- Newfoundland Time is UTC -3:30, about 10 hours and 30 minutes difference from Vietnam.
- Atlantic Time is UTC-04:00, 11 hours difference from Vietnam.
- Eastern Time includes the eastern part of Nunavut. Ontario Canada and Quebec time zones are UTC-05:00, 12 hours difference from Vietnam.
- Central Time includes all of Manitoba, Saskatchewan with small provinces and cities, and a large part of Nunavut, which is UTC-06:00, 13 hours difference from Vietnam.
- Mountain Time is UTC-07:00, 14 hours difference from Vietnam in autumn and winter, 13 hours in spring and summer.
- Pacific Time is UTC-08:00, 15 hours difference from Vietnam.
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How to call from Canada
To call to Canada, use the following format: Exit code + Canada country code is 1 + Province/City area code + Phone number to call.
How to call from Canada
Specifically, how to call to Canada 001 + Area Code + Phone Number required
Example of calling to Alberta (area code 403): 001 + 403 + Phone Number to call -> 001403 + phone number to call. Note that if the area code starts with 0, you need to remove the 0. For area codes of Canadian provinces and cities, tourists can search on Google.
To call or text from Canada to relatives in Vietnam, dial the following number on your phone: 001 + Phone Number
If you want to call from another country to Canada, you first need to determine the IDD, country code, and city area code in Canada.
- IDD is the international dialing code. Countries have different numbers or may have multiple IDDs, depending on the service provider or type of service.
- Canada's country code is 1
- City/Area code in Canada.
Then you dial: [IDD + Mã quốc gia + Mã vùng + Số điện thoại]
To make international calls from Vietnam, use the IDD code 00. The IDD code is also called the international access code, and the international code of 00 is Vietnam.
To text someone in Canada, you just need to enter the phone number: 1 + Your relative's phone number in Canada.
Canadian Currency
The currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Canadian Dollar bills come in two types: bills and coins
+ Paper money comes in denominations of 5CAD (blue: front is Sir Wilfrid Laurier, back is children playing hockey), 10CAD (purple: front is Sir John A. Macdonald, back is the symbol of peaceful strength and war memory), 20CAD (green: front is Queen Elizabeth II, back is the sculpture 'The hidden mountain' by Bill Reid), 50 CAD (red: front is King William Lyon Mackenzie, back is the painting of the Famous Five), 100CAD (brown: front is Sir Robert Borden, back is an old and new map of Canada).
Canadian Currency
+ Coins come in denominations of 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1CAD, 2CAD coins. (1CAD=100 cents)
Vietnamese currency cannot be used or exchanged abroad, so you should not bring too much Vietnamese money.
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Traffic situation in Canada
One of the notes when coming to Canada is the traffic laws of this country. Major cities in Canada are often connected and can be easily traveled by means such as airplanes, ferries, public buses, taxis, trains, and personal vehicles. Traffic here is rated very well. Like many developed countries in the world, the cheapest and most convenient means of transport across Canada is the bus.
Traffic situation in Canada
However, for convenience in strolling, exploring every nook and cranny, and traveling from one district to another, bicycles are the preferred means of transportation for tourists visiting Canada.
Power Outlet
One of the notes when coming to Canada is the power outlet. Unlike Vietnam, Canada uses a voltage of 110 volts, AC 60HZ. Therefore, you should check the voltage before using any electrical equipment. Electrical appliances in this country mostly use flat 2-pin plugs. A piece of advice for you is to bring a universal adapter if you need to use electrical appliances brought from Vietnam.
Power outlets in Canada
Climate of Canada
Canada's climate is characterized by diversity: temperature and rainfall depend on the region and season. Most of Canada has 4 distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The temperature and weather in each season of each region can also vary. Daytime temperatures increase steadily but nights are quite cool.
Climate of Canada
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Hopefully, through this article, you have been able to remember the most detailed notes when coming to Canada. We wish you a fun, meaningful, and most cost-effective trip!
