How to call Puerto Rico from the US
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Puerto Rico from the US
How to make a call to Puerto Rico from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every number has 10 digits, area code first, after the country code 1.
- 011The US exit code
- 1Country code of Puerto Rico
- xxx xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 787 555 0123
- Mobile
- +1 787 555 0123
- Landline
- 011 1 787 555 0123
Before you call Puerto Rico
Dial a Puerto Rico mobile with plus
Press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and all 10 digits.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Toll free numbers need 10 digits
To call a Puerto Rico toll free number from the US, dial 1 and the full 10 digits, with no digit left out.
Call Puerto Rico from your browser
Calling Puerto Rico cell phones works the same: type 1 and the 10 digits in the dialer above, with no plan.
Calling Puerto Rico from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Puerto Rico for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $0.00/min. Verizon Prepaid Unlimited plans include calls to Puerto Rico, and AT&T plans do not.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | |
 | $0.00 + tax |
 | $0.00 + tax |
Want to call Puerto Rico?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Puerto Rico
The time now in Puerto Rico, and the best hours to call. Puerto Rico keeps one time all year, so the time difference to New York changes in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: the same time as New York
- November to March: 1 hour ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Puerto Rico fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to Puerto Rico also fails when
- The 1 is left out
- Puerto Rico toll calls need the full 10 digits
Questions
How to call Puerto Rico from the US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Does a US Cellular call to Puerto Rico come with the plan?
On some plans. Verizon includes calls to Puerto Rico in its plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
What is the best way to make an international call to Puerto Rico from the US?
Dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How much does it cost to call Puerto Rico from the US?
Nothing extra on Verizon Prepaid Unlimited plans. Without such a plan, carriers in the US charge up to $0.00 a minute. Suparelay calls Puerto Rico from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
Do I need to dial 011 to call Puerto Rico?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call Puerto Rico landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number
Can I call Puerto Rico on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Puerto Rico
Can I call Puerto Rico for free?
Only on Verizon Prepaid Unlimited plans, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Puerto Rico from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Puerto Rico from the US for free?
Only on Verizon Prepaid Unlimited plans, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Puerto Rico from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Puerto Rico from the US on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Puerto Rico without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call to Puerto Rico on a Verizon plan?
Yes. Verizon includes calls to Puerto Rico with Verizon Prepaid Unlimited plans
How do I call Puerto Rico from the US with a plus?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number
Why isn't my call going through to Puerto Rico?
The usual causes: the 1 is left out and puerto Rico toll calls need the full 10 digits. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Puerto Rico?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Puerto Rico. March to November: the same time as New York. November to March: 1 hour ahead of New York