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How to Call British Virgin Islands from the United States

Country code +1284 — Dial 1 284-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 284-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+1284
British Virgin Islands Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: British Virgin Islands is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
  2. 2Dial the area code 284, then the 7-digit number: 1 284-XXX-XXXX.
Calling a… Written in British Virgin Islands From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile (284) XXX-XXXX 1 284-XXX-XXXX +1 284-XXX-XXXX
Landline (284) XXX-XXXX 1 284-XXX-XXXX +1 284-XXX-XXXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: British Virgin Islands phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

The British Virgin Islands had 93 mobile subscriptions and 61.9 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for British Virgin Islands

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Road Town, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST). The British Virgin Islands doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

The British Virgin Islands 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)
--:--
UTC-5
+1h
British Virgin Islands
--:--
UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the British Virgin Islands from the US?
Dial 1, the area code and the 7-digit number, for example 1 284-XXX-XXXX. No 011 is needed, but the call is billed as international.
How many digits is a phone number in the British Virgin Islands?
10 digits after the country code +1.
What time should I call the British Virgin Islands from the US?
The British Virgin Islands is 1 hour ahead of New York (UTC−4 in Road Town). 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. The British Virgin Islands 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 British Virgin Islands?
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.
British Virgin Islands Quick Info
Country Code +1284
ISO Code VG
Capital Road Town
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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