Is 809 a US area code?

No. 809 is the area code for the Dominican Republic. Although it looks like a US number, it is an international call.

Do I dial 011 for Dominican Republic?

No. Since the DR is part of the North American Numbering Plan, you just dial 1 + Area Code + Number.

🇩🇴USA to DR Guide

Call Dominican Republic
from the USA

Calling Santo Domingo or Punta Cana? Just dial 1 + (809 / 829 / 849) + Number. No international exit code needed.

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How to Dial Dominican Republic from USA

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

Dial 1

Just dial 1. No 011 exit code is needed.

Area Code

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

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