Network & carriers
Aruba's telecom market is served by Setar and Digicel as the major carriers.
+297 · AW · UTC-4
Aruba
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Aruba's +297 code covers a Dutch Caribbean territory served primarily by Setar and Digicel. Capital: Oranjestad · Business hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +297 country code?
Numbering format
Aruban numbers are 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Aruba blends Dutch and Caribbean influences — a warm, courteous opening typically precedes business matters.
Did you know
Aruba's tourism-driven economy has supported relatively strong telecom infrastructure for an island of its small size.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Aruba numbers.
Aruban numbers are a flat 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Aruba from the US
Aruba is on UTC-4 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Aruba virtual number?
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Frequently Asked
Aruba questions answered.
Answers about Aruba's carrier landscape, business etiquette, and getting a local +297 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 297, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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