Calling TO the Dominican Republic

If you want to call a number in the Dominican Republic from any other country the procedure is the same as for calling a number in the United States.  1-809 (or the new prefix 829) and then the rest of the 7 digit number. 

Please do note that calling the Dominican Republic will incur an international dialing fee, how much will depend on your program with your phone company.

 Telephone numbers in the Dominican are pretty much as basic as any other standard number. 

  Calling FROM the Dominican Republic

To call home you can dial from your hotel (expensive) or from a "Calling Center" in the town (less expensive).  Or you can use your cell phone (see next section).

"Tourists need to be aware if you are dialing direct to your country of origin one needs to know the Country Code for that country.  For Canada, use Canada direct.  These calls can be charged to your credit card, or phone card as you will be prompted.  Be aware thease calls can sometimes be expensive. "

Using your Cell Phone in the Dominican Republic 

Using your cell phone from home is EXPENSIVE!  It's not really worth it, unless its an emergency, so either turn your phone off or resist the urge to answer it when it rings.

The other option, if you are here for a longer time its a good option, is to buy a SIM card from Orange for around 10 USD, put it in your phone, then use pre-paid cards to make calls to home.  The advantage of this is that all incoming calls (including international) are free!

As for cell phones, make sure you have a international call plan option on your phone before you leave your country of origin, or you will pay direct long distance charges.  As for buying calling cards in the Dominican, they are not yet available in the resorts, so it might be amicable if one is purchased before you leave. You may be able to purchase them in the local stores, you can check with your hotel concierge.