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Puerto Rico country code: +1
- Exit code from Puerto Rico: 011
- Time zone: AST (UTC−4, no DST)
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What is the country code for Puerto Rico?
The country code for Puerto Rico is +1. To call Puerto Rico from the United States, dial 011 1 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +1 directly. A Puerto Rico number in full international format looks like +1 (939) 555-0181.
Puerto Rico at a glance
- Country calling code
- +1
- ISO country code
- PR
- Exit code (dialling out of Puerto Rico)
- 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 787 or 939 plus 7 digits
- Time zone
- AST (UTC−4, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Puerto Rico: 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 Puerto Rico. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Dial the number exactly as written
Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico is on AST (UTC−4, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Puerto Rico is a US territory, so calls from the mainland are domestic; no international rate applies.
Number format
What a Puerto Rico phone number looks like
555-01XX is reserved across the North American Numbering Plan.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +1 (787) NXX-XXXX | +1 (787) 555-0144 |
| Mobile | +1 (939) NXX-XXXX | +1 (939) 555-0181 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Puerto Rico?
The country code for Puerto Rico is +1. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Puerto Rico number looks like +1 (939) 555-0181.
How do I call Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico phone number?
10 digits: area code 787 or 939 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, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Bermuda, Trinidad and Tobago. The country is identified by the digits that follow the country code, not by the code alone.
What time is it in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is on AST (UTC−4, no DST). 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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