How to call the USA from the Dominican Republic
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from the Dominican Republic
How to make a call to the USA from the Dominican Republic: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a mobile, + replaces 011; on a landline, you dial 011 yourself.
- 011The Dominican Republic exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxxArea code
- 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: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 011 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City011 1212011 1332011 1646011 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles011 1213011 1310011 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn011 1347011 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago011 1312011 1773011 1872then 7 digits
- Houston011 1281011 1713011 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix011 1480011 1602011 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia011 1215011 1267011 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio011 1210011 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Area codes for three big cities
Each USA city code has 3 digits, and 7 more digits follow it.
- Chicago011 1 312
- Houston011 1 713
- Phoenix011 1 602
Calling a toll free number
Some toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad. Dial the 10 digits like any other USA number, in the dialer above.
- Dial 011, or press + on a mobile
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Save USA contacts with +1
Calling the USA cell phones takes the same digits as a landline. A contact saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in the Dominican Republic.
Calling the USA from the Dominican Republic without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Dominican Republic charge up to $0.11/min. Claro and Viva include calls to the USA in their plans, and Altice sells them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | |
 | $0.11 |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.085 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference follows US daylight saving time, so check the clocks in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: the same time as Santo Domingo
- November to March: 1 hour behind Santo Domingo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Hotel telephones add a surcharge on international calls
A hotel adds a large surcharge to an international call from a hotel telephone. Use your own phone or a calling service instead.
Spanish Embassy in Santo Domingo, EstablecerseFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from the Dominican Republic cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Dominican Republic
Are calls to the USA included in the Dominican Republic phone plans?
On some plans. Claro includes calls to the USA in its plans. Altice and Viva charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the USA from the Dominican Republic?
Nothing extra on Voz Residencial Postpago Individual/Multiplan. Without such a plan, carriers in the Dominican Republic charge up to $0.11 a minute. Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call New York City from the Dominican Republic?
For New York City, dial 011 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the USA from the Dominican Republic for free, and is a free call to the USA possible?
Only on Voz Residencial Postpago Individual/Multiplan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the USA from the Dominican Republic on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from the Dominican Republic?
From a landline in the Dominican Republic, dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number
Can I call the USA 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 the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call from the Dominican Republic to the USA with an international call to the USA?
Dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: the same time as Santo Domingo. November to March: 1 hour behind Santo Domingo
Does Claro include calls to the USA?
Yes. Claro includes calls to the USA with Voz Residencial Postpago Individual/Multiplan
Does Viva include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 1000 minutes. Viva includes 1000 minutes to the USA with Plan Infinito Plus, Paquete de voz 1000 minutos
Does Altice include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 20 minutes. Altice includes 20 minutes to the USA with 5 días / 20 min Nac/USA/CA