809 Area Code
Dominican Republic
Local time now · Santo Domingo time
3:42 AM
Area code 809 is in Dominican Republic. It uses Santo Domingo time — the time there now is 3:42 AM. 829 and 849 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1958.
| Area code | 809 |
|---|---|
| Location | Dominican Republic |
| Time zone | Santo Domingo time |
| Overlay codes | 829, 849 |
| In service since | 1958 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 809?
Dominican Republic.
What time zone is area code 809?
Santo Domingo time.
How do I call a 809 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 809 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 809 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 809 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 809 … .
Is a call from 809 a scam?
Not by itself — 809 is an ordinary geographic area code in Dominican Republic. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.