🇩🇴USA to DR Guide

Call Dominican Republic
from the USA

From United States to Dominican Republic, the country code is +1-809/829/849. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Dominican Republic from any browser tab.

Product facts

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

Product facts: Calling the Dominican Republic

  • 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).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Dial Dominican Republic from USA

The DR is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).

1

Dial 1

Just dial 1. No 011 exit code is needed.

2

Area Code

Enter one of the three codes: 809, 829, or 849.

3

Phone Number

Dial the remaining 7-digit number.

Watch Out for Scams

Because 809 numbers look like US domestic calls, they are often used in "one-ring scams." Always verify the number before calling back unknown 809/829 numbers, as they can be expensive.

Dominican Republic Area Codes

All three codes cover the entire country (overlay plan).

809
Original Area Code

Most common for older landlines/mobiles

829
Overlay Code

Introduced in 2005 for new numbers

849
Overlay Code

Introduced in 2009 for new numbers

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Calling Dominican Republic from United States: 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.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +1-809/829/849 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and Dominican Republic.

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 from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  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.

Best time to call Dominican Republic

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 16:00
Dominican Republic clock (UTC minus 4)
10:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Dominican Republic are within normal working hours.

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$0.5815$5.82
Landline$0.3505$3.50

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Dominican Republic from United States?+

Dial 011 then +1-809/829/849 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

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.

What is the best time to call Dominican Republic?+

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 16:00 your time reaches Dominican Republic during its working day (10:00 to 17:00 local time).

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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