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How to Call Puerto Rico from the United States
Country code +1 — Dial 1 787-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 787-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: Puerto Rico is in the North American Numbering Plan.
- 2Dial the area code, then the 7-digit number:
1 787-XXX-XXXX.
| Calling a… | Written in Puerto Rico | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | (787) XXX-XXXX |
1 787-XXX-XXXX |
+1 787-XXX-XXXX |
| Landline | (787) XXX-XXXX |
1 787-XXX-XXXX |
+1 787-XXX-XXXX |
X stands for any digit. More number types: Puerto Rico phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Puerto Rico had 126 mobile subscriptions and 23.8 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 Puerto Rico mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Puerto Rico
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in San Juan, call between 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EDT (6:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT). Puerto Rico doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Puerto Rico 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
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