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How to Call Virgin Islands from the United States
Country code +1340 — Dial 1 340-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 340-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: Virgin Islands is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
- 2Dial the area code 340, then the 7-digit number:
1 340-XXX-XXXX.
| Calling a… | Written in Virgin Islands | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | (340) XXX-XXXX |
1 340-XXX-XXXX |
+1 340-XXX-XXXX |
| Landline (U.S. Virgin Islands) | (340) XXX-XXXX |
1 340-XXX-XXXX |
+1 340-XXX-XXXX |
X stands for any digit. More number types: Virgin Islands phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
The Virgin Islands had 91 mobile subscriptions and 87.7 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Virgin Islands
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Charlotte Amalie, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST). The Virgin Islands doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
The 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
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