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How to Call Dominican Republic from the United States

Country code +1809 — Dial 1 809-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 809-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+1809
Dominican Republic Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: Dominican Republic is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
  2. 2Dial the area code 809, then the 7-digit number: 1 809-XXX-XXXX.
Calling a… Written in Dominican Republic From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile (809) XXX-XXXX 1 809-XXX-XXXX +1 809-XXX-XXXX
Landline (809) XXX-XXXX 1 809-XXX-XXXX +1 809-XXX-XXXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Dominican Republic phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

The Dominican Republic had 94 mobile subscriptions and 10.1 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Dominican Republic mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Dominican Republic

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Santo Domingo, call between 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EDT (6:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT). The Dominican Republic doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

The Dominican Republic is on UTC−4, the same time as US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
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UTC-4
+0h
Dominican Republic
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Dominican Republic from the US?
Dial 1, the area code and the 7-digit number, for example 1 809-XXX-XXXX. No 011 is needed, but the call is billed as international.
How many digits is a phone number in the Dominican Republic?
10 digits after the country code +1.
What time should I call the Dominican Republic from the US?
The Dominican Republic is the same time as New York (UTC−4 in Santo Domingo). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EDT, or 6:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. The Dominican Republic doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How much does it cost to call the Dominican Republic?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Dominican Republic Quick Info
Country Code +1809
ISO Code DO
Capital Santo Domingo
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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