Trinidad and Tobago +1 868
To call Trinidad and Tobago from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 1 868, then the local number without its leading 1. In full: +1 868-291-1234.
The country calling code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1. A number starting +1 or 001 is a call to or from Trinidad and Tobago. From abroad: +1 868-291-1234.
To call Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago from abroad
011 1 868-291-123400 1 868-291-12340011 1 868-291-1234+1 868-291-1234868-291-1234 is a real-format Trinidad and Tobago mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 1.
Trinidad and Tobago area codes
In Trinidad and Tobago, landlines usually include an area code after +1 (without its leading 1). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(868) 221-1234from abroad+1 868-221-1234(868) 291-1234from abroad+1 868-291-1234Landline numbers in Trinidad and Tobago have 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits and start with 868. The national prefix 1 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +1.
Calling abroad from Trinidad and Tobago
To call another country from Trinidad and Tobago, dial the exit code 011 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, for example: 011 1 201 555 0123.
A Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Trinidad and Tobago 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?
Trinidad and Tobago has the country calling code +1.
How do I call Trinidad and Tobago from the United States?
Dial 011, then 1, then the local number without its leading 1 — for example 011 868-291-1234.
What does +1 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Trinidad and Tobago. 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; Trinidad and Tobago landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Trinidad and Tobago
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Trinidad and Tobago. The largest is Digicel, with about 1.35 million subscribers (2016). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Digicel (100%)
Owned by Cable & Wireless Communications (49%) Government of Trinidad and Tobago (51%)
- 2G is gone on Digicel, which also affects old feature phones and some smartwatches or car trackers.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Trinidad and Tobago: 5G 2500, LTE 1700, LTE 1900, LTE 700. 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 Trinidad and Tobago
With 119 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Trinidad and Tobago has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (82 %), 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 Trinidad and Tobago
+1 800-234-5678Free from inside Trinidad and Tobago (numbers starting with 868800). 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 Trinidad and Tobago via Google libphonenumber.