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How to Call St. Kitts and Nevis from the United States

Country code +1869 — Dial 1 869-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 869-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+1869
St. Kitts and Nevis Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: St. Kitts and Nevis is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
  2. 2Dial the area code 869, then the 7-digit number: 1 869-XXX-XXXX.
Calling a… Written in St. Kitts and Nevis From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile (869) XXX-XXXX 1 869-XXX-XXXX +1 869-XXX-XXXX
Landline (Saint Kitts And Nevis) (869) XXX-XXXX 1 869-XXX-XXXX +1 869-XXX-XXXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: St. Kitts and Nevis phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

St. Kitts and Nevis had 119 mobile subscriptions and 33.4 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for St. Kitts and Nevis

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Basseterre, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST). St. Kitts and Nevis doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

St. Kitts and Nevis is on UTC−4, 1 hour ahead of 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 (EST)
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UTC-5
+1h
St. Kitts and Nevis
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call St. Kitts and Nevis from the US?
Dial 1, the area code and the 7-digit number, for example 1 869-XXX-XXXX. No 011 is needed, but the call is billed as international.
How many digits is a phone number in St. Kitts and Nevis?
10 digits after the country code +1.
What time should I call St. Kitts and Nevis from the US?
St. Kitts and Nevis is 1 hour ahead of New York (UTC−4 in Basseterre). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST, or 5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST on the West Coast. St. Kitts and Nevis 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 St. Kitts and Nevis?
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.
St. Kitts and Nevis Quick Info
Country Code +1869
ISO Code KN
Capital Basseterre
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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