Dominican Republic Dialing Codes
Table of Contents
- Dominican Republic Dialing Codes
- Country Calling Code
- Area Codes in Dominican Republic
- Mobile Phone Dialing in Dominican Republic
- Calling Dominican Republic from Abroad
- Calling Abroad from Dominican Republic
- Emergency Numbers in Dominican Republic
- Directory Assistance in Dominican Republic
- Internet Calling to and from Dominican Republic
- Recent Changes
- Cultural Considerations
- Common Mistakes
- Useful Resources
Country Calling Code
The country calling code, also known as the international dialing code, for the Dominican Republic is +1 (809) and +1 (829) or +1 (849). This code must be used when calling the Dominican Republic from another country.
Area Codes in Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic utilizes area codes for landline numbers. The following is a list of the area codes:
- Santo Domingo: (809)
- Santiago de los Caballeros: (809)
- San Francisco de Macorís: (809)
- La Romana: (809)
- Punta Cana: (809)
- Puerto Plata: (809)
- Sosúa: (809)
- Cabarete: (809)
Mobile Phone Dialing in Dominican Republic
Mobile phone numbers in the Dominican Republic consist of 10 digits and begin with the following prefixes:
- Claro: 809, 829, 849
- Orange: 809, 829, 849
- Altice: 809, 829, 849
Calling Dominican Republic from Abroad
To call the Dominican Republic from another country, follow these steps:
- Dial the exit code for your country.
- Dial the country calling code for the Dominican Republic: +1 (809) or +1 (829) or +1 (849).
- Dial the area code for the city you are calling (see list above).
- Dial the local phone number.
Calling Abroad from Dominican Republic
To call abroad from the Dominican Republic, follow these steps:
- Dial the international call prefix: 00.
- Dial the country calling code for the country you are calling.
- Dial the area code for the city you are calling.
- Dial the local phone number.
Emergency Numbers in Dominican Republic
The following are important emergency numbers in the Dominican Republic:
- Police: 911
- Ambulance: 911
- Fire Department: 911
Directory Assistance in Dominican Republic
To access directory assistance in the Dominican Republic, dial 113.
Internet Calling to and from Dominican Republic
Internet calling services, such as Skype and WhatsApp, can be used to make calls to and from the Dominican Republic. However, users should be aware of any potential fees or restrictions imposed by their service provider.
Recent Changes
There have been no recent changes to dialing procedures or codes for the Dominican Republic.
Cultural Considerations
It is considered polite to greet the person you are calling before beginning a conversation. The most common greetings are "Buenos días" (good morning), "Buenas tardes" (good afternoon), and "Buenas noches" (good evening). It is also considered respectful to avoid calling people during late evening hours.
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting to dial the country calling code when calling from abroad.
- Dialing the international call prefix when calling within the Dominican Republic.
- Using the area code when calling a mobile phone number.
