How to call Dominican Republic from the US and Canada

1 - 809/829/849 - local number

Using +1 xx... is another way to dial Dominican phone numbers from a mobile (more on the plus sign).

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Calling Dominican Republic explained:

  • 1 - North American long distance prefix
  • 809/829/849 - area codes assigned to the Dominican Rep. (the 3 codes cover the same area with 809 being the oldest/most popular)
  • local phone number - 7 digits
  • this country is in the North American Numbering Plan (calling it works like a US long distance call)...however, international or unexpected charges may apply when calling numbers in area codes 809, 829 or 849!

Area codes & number examples

Location Dialing format Or using +
All areas 1 809 xxx xxxx +1 809 xxx xxxx
All areas 1 829 xxx xxxx +1 829 xxx xxxx
All areas 1 849 xxx xxxx +1 849 xxx xxxx

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