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How to Call Trinidad and Tobago from the United States
Country code +1868 — Dial 1 868-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 868-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: Trinidad and Tobago is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
- 2Dial the area code 868, then the 7-digit number:
1 868-XXX-XXXX.
| Calling a… | Written in Trinidad and Tobago | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | (868) XXX-XXXX |
1 868-XXX-XXXX |
+1 868-XXX-XXXX |
| Landline | (868) XXX-XXXX |
1 868-XXX-XXXX |
+1 868-XXX-XXXX |
X stands for any digit. More number types: Trinidad and Tobago phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Trinidad and Tobago had 119 mobile subscriptions and 19.7 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 Trinidad and Tobago mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Trinidad and Tobago
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Port of Spain, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST). Trinidad and Tobago doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Trinidad and Tobago 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
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