Area code 809
Where is area code 809?
Bavaro, Higüey and Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
Local time: … (Atlantic Standard Time)
809 is an international call
Area code 809 is in Dominican Republic, not the United States or Canada. Calling back costs international rates, and “one ring” scams use codes like 809 to trick people into calling back.
| Country | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Main cities | Bavaro, Higüey and Jarabacoa |
| Time zone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Overlay area codes | 829 and 849 |
| In service since | 1958 |
| Dialing format | (809) XXX-XXXX · +1 809 XXX XXXX from abroad |
| Call rates | International rates apply from the US and Canada |
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Places in area code 809
Places we have prefix data for in 809. The list may be incomplete.
- Bavaro, Dominican Republic (1)
- Higüey, Dominican Republic (1)
- Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic (1)
- La Vega, Dominican Republic (1)
- Moca, Dominican Republic (1)
- Nagua, Dominican Republic (1)
Area codes that overlay 809
Questions
- Where is area code 809?
- Area code 809 is in Dominican Republic. It serves Bavaro, Higüey, Jarabacoa, La Vega and Moca and 1 other places.
- What time zone is area code 809 in?
- Area code 809 uses Atlantic Standard Time.
- What area codes overlay 809?
- 829 and 849 serve the same area as 809. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
- Is a call from area code 809 a scam?
- Be careful. 809 looks like a US number but it’s in Dominican Republic, so calling back is charged at international rates. Scammers use “one ring” calls from codes like 809 to get people to call back. If you don’t know anyone in Dominican Republic, don’t return the call.
- When did area code 809 start?
- 809 went into service in 1958.
- Can a 809 number be outside Dominican Republic?
- Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 809 caller can be anywhere.