US Virgin Islands Calling Code: +1
Complete guide to calling US Virgin Islands — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About US Virgin Islands Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for US Virgin Islands 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. US Virgin Islands is in North America.
US Virgin Islands is known locally as United States Virgin Islands — Charlotte Amalie is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +1 so it works from any country.
The first digits of any international number are its E.164 country code. US Virgin Islands uses +1, in Caribbean, so a call from anywhere else begins with an exit code, then +1, then the national number with its trunk prefix removed.
Where the +1 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +1 is assigned to US Virgin Islands, located in Caribbean, with the capital Charlotte Amalie. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands, in Caribbean. When saving US Virgin Islands 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, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos 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.
US Virgin Islands Phone Number Formats
Numbers in US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands: dial the local number directly
Closed numbering plans give every national number the same length; open plans let it vary and rely on a trunk prefix for routing. For a caller outside US Virgin Islands the distinction rarely matters, because the trunk 0 is dropped either way and +1 is dialed in its place. US Virgin Islands numbers follows the published pattern +1-340-XXX-XXXX.
Time Zone in US Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands runs on America/St_Thomas, 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 US Virgin Islands. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Charlotte Amalie during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift US Virgin Islands'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 US Virgin Islands
Business hours in US Virgin Islands run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands'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 US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands
If you need urgent help while in US Virgin Islands, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside US Virgin Islands.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Ambulance | 911 |
Example: Calling US Virgin Islands Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to US Virgin Islands works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach US Virgin Islands (+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 US Virgin Islands?
The international calling code for US Virgin Islands is +1.
How do I call US Virgin Islands from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +1, then the local phone number.
How do I call US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands?
If you're already in US Virgin Islands, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +1 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of US Virgin Islands?
The capital of US Virgin Islands is Charlotte Amalie. 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 US Virgin Islands?
Police: 911, Fire: 911, Ambulance: 911. These numbers are only valid inside US Virgin Islands.
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, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Virgin Islands. The digits after the country code route the call to the right destination.
Is US Virgin Islands a country?
US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands 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.