Area code 809: where it is and who calls from it
Area code 809 is in Dominican Republic (outside the U.S.).
Dominican Republic (all)
809 is not a U.S. or Canadian area code. Dominican Republic uses North American-style numbers, so they look domestic, but calling one back can be charged as an international call. A common scam rings once and hangs up so you'll call back. If you don't know anyone in Dominican Republic, don't return the call. FCC: one-ring scams.
| Where | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Atlantic Time ยท local time |
| In service since | 1958 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 829, 849 |
Overlay: 809 covers the same area as 829, 849. Overlay areas use 10-digit dialing, so a seven-digit number alone won't connect, and neighbors can have different area codes.
Other area codes in Dominican Republic
Got a call from 809?
A call from 809 is a call from Dominican Republic, not from the U.S. or Canada. If you don't know anyone there, don't call back, especially after a missed call that rang once. Read about one-ring calls.
Area code facts from the NANPA area code database (updated 10/06/2026); prefixes and carriers from NANPA's central office code records (updated 2026-10-10). Place description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.