Dominican Republic
Calling Codes
Ringing Punta Cana or Santo Domingo for less? The Dominican Republic sits under the +1 country code alongside area codes 809, 829, and 849.
Heads up: they resemble US numbers yet bill at international prices.
Dialing the Dominican Republic Step by Step
The exact sequence shifts a little based on the country you are dialing from.
From USA & Canada
Dial 1
One opens every number across the NANP region.
Dial Area Code
Add 809, 829, or 849.
Dial Number
Key in the 7 digit subscriber line.
1 + 809 + 555 1234
From Europe & World
Dial Exit Code
Most often 00, or simply + from a mobile.
Dial 1
The Dominican Republic answers to country code 1.
Dial Number
Area code plus the 7 digit number.
+1 829 555 1234
The "+1" Hides the Real Cost
Since the Dominican Republic sits on the same +1 country code as the US and Canada, plenty of callers assume the call counts as domestic. It does not. The big carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) tack on steep international pricing of $1.00 to $3.00/min whenever you ring area codes 809, 829, and 849.
How the DR Area Codes Work
In many countries an area code points to one city. Here the codes act as overlays instead, each one reaching across the entire nation.
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 809 | Original | Landlines & Mobiles (Most Common) |
| 829 | Overlay | Landlines & Mobiles (Added 2005) |
| 849 | Overlay | Landlines & Mobiles (Added 2009) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 809 a US area code?
Not really. It rides on the +1 country code, which makes it look American, but 809 is assigned to the Dominican Republic. US carriers treat any call to it as an international one and bill it accordingly.
What is the difference between 809, 829, and 849?
None of them maps to a specific region. 809 came first, and once those numbers were exhausted, 829 and 849 were layered on as overlays. Any of the three may belong to a landline or a mobile anywhere in the country.
How do I call Punta Cana from the US?
Press 1 and then the full 10 digit number the hotel or contact gave you. That number will open with 809, 829, or 849.
Are calls to the Dominican Republic included in my plan?
Most of the time they are not. Without a dedicated 'International' add-on from your carrier, DR calls run at per minute international rates. Intercalling gives you a far cheaper pay as you go option instead.
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