What is what area code is 809?

The area code 809 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) that serves the Dominican Republic. The code was one of the first three-digit area codes to be assigned in the NANP, along with 212 in New York City and 213 in Los Angeles. Calls to the 809 area code are considered international calls from most countries, and may be subject to higher charges than calls within the same country. Scams involving fraudulent calls and messages from the 809 area code have been reported, so it is recommended to be cautious when receiving calls or messages from unknown numbers.