Puerto Rico Calling Code: +1
Complete guide to calling Puerto Rico — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Puerto Rico from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +1 — the country calling code for Puerto Rico
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Puerto Rico Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Puerto Rico it is +1. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +1 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Puerto Rico is in North America.
Every national network is identified by an E.164 country code. For Puerto Rico that code is +1, allocated by the ITU and recognised by carriers worldwide — which is why a number saved as +1 plus the local digits stays dialable no matter which country you call from.
Where the +1 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +1 is assigned to Puerto Rico, located in Caribbean, with the capital San Juan. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Puerto Rico from outside the country.
A number displayed as +1 … is in international format: +1 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +1 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 1 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Puerto Rico, in Caribbean. When saving Puerto Rico numbers internationally, write +1 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
The country code +1 is shared with United States, Canada, American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guam, Jamaica, Montserrat, Northern Mariana Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands. After dialing +1, the following digits (area code + subscriber number) route the call to the correct country, so you must always include the full national number.
Puerto Rico Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Puerto Rico use the standard E.164 pattern — +1, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +1 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +1 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Puerto Rico: dial the local number directly
The digits you see on a Puerto Rico business card are in national format and may begin with a trunk 0. That zero is a domestic signal only. Dial +1 first instead, then the rest of the number exactly as printed after the zero.
Time Zone in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico runs on America/Puerto_Rico, which is UTC-04:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC-04:00) to plan calls to Puerto Rico. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to San Juan during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Puerto Rico's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Best Time to Call Puerto Rico
Business hours in Puerto Rico run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Puerto Rico sits at UTC-04:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Puerto Rico's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call Puerto Rico between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 13:00–22:00 | 03:00–11:00 |
| New York | 08:00–17:00 | 22:00–06:00 |
| Los Angeles | 05:00–14:00 | 19:00–03:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 10:00–19:00 | 00:00–08:00 |
| Dubai | 17:00–02:00 | 07:00–15:00 |
| Mumbai | 18:30–03:30 | 08:30–16:30 |
| Singapore | 21:00–06:00 | 11:00–19:00 |
| Sydney | 23:00–08:00 | 13:00–21:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
Emergency Numbers in Puerto Rico
If you need urgent help while in Puerto Rico, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Puerto Rico.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Ambulance | 911 |
Example: Calling Puerto Rico Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Puerto Rico works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Puerto Rico country code +1
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +1 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Puerto Rico country code +1
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +1 [area code] [number], or +1 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +1 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Puerto Rico from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Puerto Rico (+1):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 1 [local number] |
| Canada | 011 | 011 1 [local number] |
| Mexico | 00 | 00 1 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 1 [local number] |
| Brazil | 00 | 00 1 [local number] |
| Germany | 00 | 00 1 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 1 [local number] |
| Philippines | 00 | 00 1 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +1 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Puerto Rico?
The international calling code for Puerto Rico is +1.
How do I call Puerto Rico from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +1, then the local phone number.
How do I call Puerto Rico from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +1, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +1 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Puerto Rico?
If you're already in Puerto Rico, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +1 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +1 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Puerto Rico?
Police: 911, Fire: 911, Ambulance: 911. These numbers are only valid inside Puerto Rico.
Which other places use the calling code +1?
The code +1 is shared with United States, Canada, American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guam, Jamaica, Montserrat, Northern Mariana Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands. The digits after the country code route the call to the right destination.
Is Puerto Rico a country?
Puerto Rico is a territory or dependency rather than a sovereign state, but it has its own calling code +1 for international dialing.
Other Countries in North America
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Puerto Rico from United States or Canada works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +1, then the local number. Within North America, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.