🇩🇴NYC to Dominican Republic Calling Guide

Call Dominican Republic
Country Code+1

Call Dominican Republic on +1-809/829/849 directly from your browser. There is no app to install, and outbound calls need no phone number.

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  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

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  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
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How to Call the Dominican Republic from NYC

Calling the Dominican Republic from New York City is simple. Use the NANP country code and a 3-digit area code followed by the local number.

1

NANP Country Code

Dial 1 or use the international plus sign +1. This connects you to the Dominican Republic under the North American Numbering Plan.
(On mobile or VoIP, using + is recommended)

2

Area Code

Dial one of the Dominican area codes, commonly 809, 829, or 849.

3

Local Number

After the area code dial the 7-digit local number. Example formats are shown below.No extra carrier selection codes are required when calling from the USA.

Dialing Examples

From NYC, dial 1 followed by the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. Using +1 works for browser and mobile dialing.

Landline (Santo Domingo)
+1 809 222 1234
Mobile (Santiago)
+1 829 876 4321
Both mobile and landline numbers follow the same 10-digit NANP format.

Dominican Republic Area Codes

The Dominican Republic uses several area codes under the NANP. Below are common cities and the area codes that serve them.

CityRegionArea Code
Santo DomingoGreater Santo Domingo809/829/849
Santiago de los CaballerosCibao809/829/849
Punta CanaLa Altagracia809/829/849
La RomanaLa Romana809/829/849
CityRegionArea Code
Puerto PlataNorth Coast809/829/849
San CristobalSouth809/829/849
La VegaCentral809/829/849
HigüeyEast809/829/849
Numbering Rules

NANP Formatting

The Dominican Republic follows the North American Numbering Plan. Here is what you need to know when dialing from NYC.

Same Format for Mobile and Landline

Both mobile and landline numbers use the same 10-digit NANP format: country code 1 + area code + 7-digit local number.

+1 809 555 1234

No Carrier Codes

When calling from the USA there is no need to dial any carrier selection codes. Dial 1 or +1, then the area code and local number.

Just dial +1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for the Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic uses the NANP country code +1. Dial +1 followed by the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number.

Do I need to dial a carrier code?

No. Carrier selection codes are only used for domestic calls in some countries. When calling from the USA, simply dial 1 or +1 then the area code and number.

Can I call mobiles and landlines?

Yes. Both mobile and landline numbers in the Dominican Republic use the same 10-digit NANP format.

Which area codes cover Punta Cana and Santo Domingo?

Common area codes are 809, 829, and 849. These codes cover Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Santiago, and other regions.

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Calling Dominican Republic: what to know

Dominican Republic answers on the country code +1-809/829/849, with the capital in Santo Domingo and most business concentrated around Santo Domingo and Santiago. The working language for business is Spanish, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Dominican Republic sit on operators such as Claro Dominicana, Altice Dominicana, Viva. Dominican Republic uses the North American Numbering Plan with country code +1, area codes 809, 829, and 849. From the US it dials like a domestic call.

Dominican Republic runs on UTC minus 4, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Dominican Republic

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +1-809/829/849

    +1-809/829/849 routes the call to Dominican Republic.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Santo Domingo that means including the area code 809/829/849.

Rates to Dominican Republic (+1-809/829/849)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.6008$6.01
Landline$0.3620$3.62

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Dominican Republic?+

The country code for Dominican Republic is +1-809/829/849. Santo Domingo uses the area code 809/829/849.

Do I need to install an app to call Dominican Republic?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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