Turks and Caicos Islands Country Code +1649
Complete guide to calling Turks and Caicos Islands from the US and abroad
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +1649
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 1649 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .tc
Geography
- Capital
- Cockburn Town
- Continent
- North America
- Area
- 430 km²
- Population
- 46,855
- Currency
- U.S. dollar
- Languages
- English (official language)
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 6:12 AM
- Time Zone
- UTC-4
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 8.8%
How to Call Turks and Caicos Islands from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Turks and Caicos Islands from a US landline or mobile phone:
Example dialing format:
011 - 1649 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+1649 - area code - local number
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Area codes
We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Turks and Caicos Islands yet. From the US, dial 011 + 1649 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Turks and Caicos Islands uses one.
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Turks and Caicos Islands
| Metric | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) | 8.8 | 2022 |
| Fixed-line subscriptions (total) | 4,052 | 2022 |
Source: World Bank (ITU)
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Turks and Caicos Islands on the Map
Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Cockburn Town.
Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
The national flag of Turks and Caicos Islands. See it next to other flags of North America in the flags of the world gallery.
Geography of Turks and Caicos Islands
Area
950 km²
367 sq mi
Coastline
389 km
Highest point
Blue Hill on Providenciales and Flamingo Hill on East Caicos 48 m
Lowest point
Atlantic Ocean 0 m
- Climate:
- Tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry
- Terrain:
- Low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps
- Natural resources:
- Spiny lobster, Conch
- Land borders:
- None
- Land use:
- agricultural 1.1% (arable 1.1%), forest 11.1% (2023)
Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.
Economy of Turks and Caicos Islands
GDP
$1.7 billion (2024)
GDP per person
$37,507 (2024)
Growth
5.6% (2024)
- Currency:
- US Dollar (USD)
- GDP by sector:
- Agriculture 0%, Industry 9%, Services 73% (2024)
Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.
Frequently Asked Questions about Turks and Caicos Islands
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