Network & carriers
The Dominican Republic's telecom market is regulated by INDOTEL, with Claro, Altice, and Viva as the major carriers.
+1-809 · DO · UTC-4
Dominican Republic
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
The Dominican Republic shares the +1 code with the US and Canada under the North American Numbering Plan, using its own distinct area codes. Capital: Santo Domingo · Business hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +1-809 country code?
Numbering format
Dominican numbers follow the NANP 10-digit format (area code plus local number), using area codes 809, 829, and 849.
Calling culture
Dominican business culture values warmth and relationship-building — a friendly, personal opening typically precedes business discussion.
Did you know
The Dominican Republic shares its +1 country code with the US and Canada, but its own area codes (809, 829, 849) are exclusive to the country.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Dominican Republic numbers.
Dominican numbers follow the same 10-digit NANP format as the US, using the country's own dedicated area codes (809, 829, 849).
Best time to call Dominican Republic from the US
Dominican Republic is on UTC-4 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Dominican Republic virtual number?
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Frequently Asked
Dominican Republic questions answered.
Answers about the Dominican Republic's NANP numbering, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 1-809, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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