How To Call Trinidad From US: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Trinidad and Tobago from the United States (Trinidad and Tobago is part of the North American Numbering Plan - NANP):
- Landline or Mobile:
1 + 868 + Trinidadian/Tobagonian Number (7 digits)
Examples:
- For a Trinidad and Tobago landline (e.g., starting with 62):
1 + 868 + 62X XXXX - For a Trinidad and Tobago mobile phone (e.g., starting with 78):
1 + 868 + 78X XXXX
Trinidad and Tobago is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) year-round. This means it's the same time as US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (EST).
How to Dial Trinidad and Tobago from the US
Trinidad and Tobago is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). This means calling there from the US is like making a long-distance call to another US state or to Canada, not like typical international dialing that uses an exit code like `011`.
How to Call a Landline in Trinidad and Tobago
To call a Trinidadian or Tobagonian landline from the United States:
- Step 1 – Dial
1: This is the US long-distance dialing code (also used for NANP calls). - Step 2 – Dial Trinidad and Tobago's Area Code: Next, key in
868. This is the specific code for Trinidad and Tobago within the NANP. - Step 3 – Dial the 7-digit local landline number: All local phone numbers in Trinidad and Tobago are 7 digits long (e.g., numbers often start with
6XXfor fixed lines).
For example, to call a Trinidad and Tobago landline number 623 1234, you would dial: 1 868 623 1234
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Trinidad and Tobago
Calling a Trinidadian or Tobagonian mobile phone from the US also follows the NANP format:
- Step 1 – Dial
1: This is the US long-distance dialing code. - Step 2 – Dial Trinidad and Tobago's Area Code: Next, key in
868. - Step 3 – Dial the 7-digit local mobile number: Trinidad and Tobago mobile numbers are 7 digits long. Common starting prefixes (first 3 digits of the 7-digit number) include
2XX,3XX,4XX, or7XX.
For example, if the Trinidad and Tobago mobile number is 782 9876, you would dial: 1 868 782 9876 from the US.
Understanding Trinidad and Tobago Phone Numbers
Trinidad and Tobago uses the area code 868 as part of the North American Numbering Plan. When calling from the US, you dial 1 followed by 868 and then the 7-digit local number.
Landline & Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
1 + 868 + XXX XXXX(7-digit number) - All local numbers in Trinidad and Tobago are 7 digits long.
- There are no further city-specific area codes within Trinidad and Tobago after dialing
868. The first three digits of the 7-digit number (NXX) often indicate the service provider and whether it's a fixed line or mobile.
Trinidad and Tobago Numbering Plan (NANP)
Trinidad and Tobago is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and uses area code 868 for the entire country. All local phone numbers are 7 digits long. No further sub-area codes are needed.
The first three digits of the 7-digit number (often written as NXX) can indicate the service type (fixed/mobile) and original operator:
| Starting Digits (NXX of 7-digit number) | General Indication / Operator |
|---|---|
22X-XXXX, 6XX-XXXX (e.g. 62X, 66X) | Fixed Lines (Typically TSTT/bmobile) |
2XX-XXXX (e.g., 28X, 29X) | Mobile (TSTT/bmobile) |
3XX-XXXX, 4XX-XXXX (e.g. 32X, 46X, 47X, 49X) | Mobile (Digicel or TSTT/bmobile depending on specific range) |
7XX-XXXX | Mobile (Often Digicel or TSTT/bmobile) |
Note: With number portability, the starting digits are not always a definitive indicator of the current service provider.
Trinidad and Tobago Mobile Phone Indicators
As part of the 7-digit numbering plan under the +1-868 code, mobile numbers in Trinidad and Tobago often start with NXX prefixes such as 28X, 29X, 3XX, 4XX, or 7XX. You dial the full 1 + 868 + NXX XXXX.
Time Difference
Trinidad and Tobago observes Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4, year-round. They do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US East Coast is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): Trinidad and Tobago (UTC-4) is on the same time as ET.
- When the US East Coast is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): Trinidad and Tobago (UTC-4) is 1 hour ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 1 PM in Trinidad and Tobago).
Trinidad and Tobago's Phone System
Trinidad and Tobago has a relatively well-developed telecommunications system, regulated by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT). The country is part of the North American Numbering Plan. Key service providers include Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), which operates the bmobile brand for both fixed and mobile services, and Digicel, which is a major mobile competitor. Both operators offer 4G/LTE services, and 5G development is underway. The islands are connected to international submarine fiber-optic cables, ensuring good global connectivity.
Best Times to Call
Considering Trinidad and Tobago is on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) year-round:
- When the US East Coast is on EDT (same time as Trinidad and Tobago): You can call throughout normal business hours (e.g., 9 AM - 5 PM ET would be 9 AM - 5 PM in Trinidad and Tobago).
- When the US East Coast is on EST (Trinidad and Tobago is 1 hour ahead): 9 AM - 4 PM ET would correspond to 10 AM - 5 PM in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Business hours are typically Monday to Friday, around 8:00 AM to 4:00/4:30 PM AST.
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- Dial the local access number provided with your card.
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- Dial the full international number for Trinidad and Tobago:
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