Puerto Rico +1 787 / 939
To call Puerto Rico from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 1 787 / 939, then the local number without its leading 1. In full: +1 787-234-5678.
The country calling code for Puerto Rico is +1. A number starting +1 or 001 is a call to or from Puerto Rico. From abroad: +1 787-234-5678.
To call Puerto Rico from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then the local number without its leading 1. The +1 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Puerto Rico from abroad
011 1 787-234-567800 1 787-234-56780011 1 787-234-5678+1 787-234-5678787-234-5678 is a real-format Puerto Rico mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 1.
Puerto Rico area codes
In Puerto Rico, landlines usually include an area code after +1 (without its leading 1). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(787) 234-5678from abroad+1 787-234-5678(787) 234-5678from abroad+1 787-234-5678Landline numbers in Puerto Rico have 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits. The national prefix 1 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +1.
Calling abroad from Puerto Rico
To call another country from Puerto Rico, dial the exit code 011 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Puerto Rico to the United States, for example: 011 1 201 555 0123.
A Puerto Rico number in international format is written +1 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 1.
Cheapest ways to call Puerto Rico
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Puerto Rico for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +1?
Puerto Rico has the country calling code +1.
How do I call Puerto Rico from the United States?
Dial 011, then 1, then the local number without its leading 1 — for example 011 787-234-5678.
What does +1 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Puerto Rico. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +1 mobile or landline?
The +1 code identifies the country, not the line type; Puerto Rico landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Puerto Rico
5 mobile network operators run their own networks in Puerto Rico. The largest is Claro, with about 1.60 million subscribers (Q2 2020). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly Verizon
Owned by América Móvil (100%)
formerly AT&T
Owned by Liberty Latin America
Includes Metro by T-Mobile•Includes the previous Sprint network
Owned by Deutsche Telekom AG (43%)SoftBank Group Corporation (24%)free float (33%)
formerly Viya
Owned by Atlantic Tele-Network (80%)Government of Guyana (20%)
Owned by Verizon (100%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Puerto Rico: 5G 1700, 5G 2500, 5G 28000, 5G 39000, 5G 600, 5G 850, LTE 1700, LTE 1900, LTE 2300, LTE 2500, LTE 600, LTE 700, LTE 850. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Puerto Rico
With 126 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Puerto Rico has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (87 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Puerto Rico
+1 800-234-5678Free from inside Puerto Rico (numbers starting with 8). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+1 900-234-5678Surcharged services — ranges starting with 9002–9009. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Puerto Rico via Google libphonenumber.