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Area code 849

Where is area code 849?

Bavaro, Higüey and Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

Local time: … (Atlantic Standard Time)

849 is an international call Area code 849 is in Dominican Republic, not the United States or Canada. Calling back costs international rates, and “one ring” scams use codes like 849 to trick people into calling back.
CountryDominican Republic
Main citiesBavaro, Higüey and Jarabacoa
Time zoneAtlantic Standard Time
Overlay area codes809 and 829
In service since2009 (created from 809)
Dialing format(849) XXX-XXXX · +1 849 XXX XXXX from abroad
Call ratesInternational rates apply from the US and Canada

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Places in area code 849

849 is an overlay, so it covers the same places as 809 and 829. Places are listed by how many phone prefixes they have in the area.

Area codes that overlay 849

Questions

Where is area code 849?
Area code 849 is in Dominican Republic. It serves Bavaro, Higüey, Jarabacoa, La Vega and Moca and 1 other places.
What time zone is area code 849 in?
Area code 849 uses Atlantic Standard Time.
What area codes overlay 849?
809 and 829 serve the same area as 849. 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 849 a scam?
Be careful. 849 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 849 to get people to call back. If you don’t know anyone in Dominican Republic, don’t return the call.
When did area code 849 start?
849 went into service in 2009. It was created from area code 809.
Can a 849 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 849 caller can be anywhere.