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Dominican Republic country code: +1
- Exit code from Dominican Republic: 011
- Time zone: AST (UTC−4)
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What is the country code for Dominican Republic?
The country code for Dominican Republic is +1. To call the Dominican Republic from the United States, dial 011 1 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +1 directly. A Dominican Republic number in full international format looks like +1 (829) 555-0176.
Dominican Republic at a glance
- Country calling code
- +1
- ISO country code
- DO
- Exit code (dialling out of Dominican Republic)
- 011
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- None
- Nothing to remove: the local number is the international number.
- Number length
- 10 digits: area code 809, 829, or 849 plus 7 digits
- Time zone
- AST (UTC−4)
Dialing
How to call the Dominican Republic: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 1 + local number.
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 1
1 is the country calling code for the Dominican Republic. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Dial the number exactly as written
Dominican Republic has no national trunk prefix, so the number you would dial locally is the same number you dial after +1. Nothing to strip. - 4
Check the time first
Dominican Republic is on AST (UTC−4). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
The Dominican Republic is inside the North American Numbering Plan, so you dial it as 1 + area code, but it is an international call and is billed as one.
Number format
What a Dominican Republic phone number looks like
555-01XX is reserved across the North American Numbering Plan.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +1 (809) NXX-XXXX | +1 (809) 555-0134 |
| Mobile | +1 (829) NXX-XXXX | +1 (829) 555-0176 |
City codes
Dominican Republic area and city codes
Dial these exactly as shown after the country code.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 809 | +1 809 |
| Overlay | 829 | +1 829 |
| Overlay | 849 | +1 849 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Dominican Republic?
The country code for Dominican Republic is +1. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Dominican Republic number looks like +1 (829) 555-0176.
How do I call the Dominican Republic from the United States?
Dial 011, then 1, then the local number exactly as written. From a mobile you can dial +1 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Dominican Republic phone number?
10 digits: area code 809, 829, or 849 plus 7 digits. Written internationally it becomes +1 followed by that national number.
Which other countries use +1?
+1 is shared with United States, Canada, Jamaica, Bahamas, Bermuda, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico. The country is identified by the digits that follow the country code, not by the code alone.
What time is it in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic is on AST (UTC−4). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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