How To Call Dominican Republic From US
Quick Reference Summary
To call the Dominican Republic from the United States:
011 + 1 + 809/829/849 + Local Number
Examples:
- For Santo Domingo landline: 011 + 1 + 809 + XXX XXXX (7 digits)
- For DR mobile phone: 011 + 1 + 829 + XXX XXXX (7 digits)
When it’s 12 PM (noon) in New York (EST), it’s also 12 PM in the Dominican Republic (same time during standard time, DR is 1 hour ahead during US Daylight Saving Time).
How to Call a Landline in the Dominican Republic
Calling the Dominican Republic from the United States is straightforward as both countries are part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Follow these steps:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial the NANP country code: 1 (same as US and Canada)
- Dial one of the Dominican Republic area codes: 809, 829, or 849
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
For example, if you’re calling a Santo Domingo number with area code 809 and local number 555-1234, you would dial 011 1 809 555 1234 from the United States.
The Dominican Republic is part of the North American Numbering Plan, which is why it shares the country code “1” with the US and Canada. This makes the dialing pattern similar to calling another state, but you still need to add the international exit code (011).
How to Call a Mobile Phone in the Dominican Republic
Calling a mobile phone in the Dominican Republic follows exactly the same pattern as calling a landline:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial the NANP country code: 1
- Dial one of the Dominican Republic area codes: 809, 829, or 849
- Dial the 7-digit mobile number
For example, if the Dominican mobile number is 829 555 1234, you would dial 011 1 829 555 1234 from the US.
Unlike many countries, the Dominican Republic doesn’t have separate mobile prefixes. Both landlines and mobile phones use the same area codes (809, 829, or 849). You can’t tell if a number is a mobile or landline just by looking at the area code.
Understanding Dominican Republic Phone Numbers
The Dominican Republic follows the North American phone number format, making it relatively simple for US callers.
Number Format
All phone numbers in the Dominican Republic consist of:
- One of three area codes: 809, 829, or 849
- A 7-digit local number
Total digits: 10 (including area code) when dialed within North America; same when dialed internationally with appropriate exit and country codes
Area Codes
The Dominican Republic currently uses three area codes:
| Area Code | Notes |
|---|---|
| 809 | The original area code, introduced in 1947 |
| 829 | Added in 2005 as an overlay when 809 became fully assigned |
| 849 | Added in 2010 as a second overlay to accommodate growth |
All three area codes cover the entire country – they’re not assigned to different regions. Any location in the Dominican Republic can have phone numbers with any of these three area codes.
Mobile Phone Networks
Major mobile carriers in the Dominican Republic include:
| Carrier | Market Share |
|---|---|
| Claro | Largest provider |
| Altice | Second largest provider |
| Viva | Third largest provider |
When calling any Dominican Republic mobile from the US, dial 011 1 followed by the area code (809, 829, or 849) and the 7-digit number.
Time Difference
The Dominican Republic is in the Atlantic Standard Time zone (AST/UTC-4) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time. This means:
- Eastern Time (ET): Same time during winter; Dominican Republic is 1 hour ahead during US summer (when US is on EDT)
- Central Time (CT): Dominican Republic is 1 hour ahead during winter; 2 hours ahead during summer
- Mountain Time (MT): Dominican Republic is 2 hours ahead during winter; 3 hours ahead during summer
- Pacific Time (PT): Dominican Republic is 3 hours ahead during winter; 4 hours ahead during summer
Because the Dominican Republic doesn’t switch to Daylight Saving Time, the time difference changes when the US changes its clocks in spring and fall.
Dominican Republic Phone System
The Dominican Republic has a well-developed telephone infrastructure with extensive coverage across the country:
- Nearly universal mobile phone penetration
- 4G/LTE service in most urban areas and tourist destinations
- 5G service being introduced in major cities
- Reliable landline service in urban areas
- VoIP services widely available
- WhatsApp is extremely popular for everyday communication
Best Times to Call
The Dominican Republic shares the same time zone as the US East Coast (during winter), which makes scheduling calls easy. Business hours in the DR are typically:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Most businesses closed
For personal calls, the best times are usually between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM on weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Special Services and Emergency Numbers
When calling from the US, you cannot directly dial Dominican emergency services. Key numbers within the Dominican Republic include:
- 911: Emergency services (equivalent to US 911)
- 112: Alternative emergency number
- Information: Local directory assistance varies by provider
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