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Area code 829

Where is area code 829?

Bavaro, Higüey and Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

Local time: … (Atlantic Standard Time)

829 is an international call Area code 829 is in Dominican Republic, not the United States or Canada. Calling back costs international rates, and “one ring” scams use codes like 829 to trick people into calling back.
CountryDominican Republic
Main citiesBavaro, Higüey and Jarabacoa
Time zoneAtlantic Standard Time
Overlay area codes809 and 849
In service since2005 (created from 809)
Dialing format(829) XXX-XXXX · +1 829 XXX XXXX from abroad
Call ratesInternational rates apply from the US and Canada

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Places in area code 829

829 is an overlay, so it covers the same places as 809 and 849. Places are listed by how many phone prefixes they have in the area.

Area codes that overlay 829

Questions

Where is area code 829?
Area code 829 is in Dominican Republic. It serves Bavaro, Higüey, Jarabacoa, La Vega and Moca and 1 other places.
What time zone is area code 829 in?
Area code 829 uses Atlantic Standard Time.
What area codes overlay 829?
809 and 849 serve the same area as 829. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 829 a scam?
Be careful. 829 looks like a US number but it’s in Dominican Republic, so calling back is charged at international rates. Scammers use “one ring” calls from codes like 829 to get people to call back. If you don’t know anyone in Dominican Republic, don’t return the call.
When did area code 829 start?
829 went into service in 2005. It was created from area code 809.
Can a 829 number be outside Dominican Republic?
Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 829 caller can be anywhere.