Trinidad and Tobago Area Codes
Phone dialing reference for Trinidad and Tobago (+1). Country code, number format, and calling guide.
How to dial Trinidad and Tobago
To call Trinidad and Tobago from abroad, dial the exit code for your country, then the country code +1, then the local phone number (without the leading 1).
Example: +1 (868) 234-5678
Phone number details
How to read a Trinidad and Tobago phone number
A Trinidad and Tobago number is +1 followed by 10 digits. Knowing which of those digits mark a mobile is what tells you what the call will cost before you place it.
Inside Trinidad and Tobago, numbers are dialled with a leading 1. Drop it when calling from abroad — keeping it is the single most common reason an international call fails.
Mobile prefixes
Landline prefixes
Prefix ranges still identify a line as mobile or fixed even where a number has been ported between operators, because the mobile and fixed blocks are separate and numbers do not move between them. Operator identification from a prefix, by contrast, stopped being reliable once portability arrived.
When to call Trinidad and Tobago
What the clock reads in Trinidad and Tobago when it is mid-morning, early afternoon and evening where you are. Highlighted cells fall between 9:00 and 21:00 local time at the other end.
| Calling from | Offset | 09:00 | 13:00 | 19:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | +1:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | 20:00 |
| Los Angeles | +4:00 | 13:00 | 17:00 | 23:00 |
| London | −4:00 | 05:00 | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| Dubai | −8:00 | 01:00 | 05:00 | 11:00 |
| Sydney | −15:00 | 18:00 | 22:00 | 04:00 |
Offsets calculated for mid-January. Countries that observe daylight saving shift by an hour for part of the year — the planner works out today's offset from your own device.
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Rates vary by more than a factor of ten inside a single region, because each one is set by what the operator at the far end charges to accept the call. Costa Rica is currently the cheapest place we publish a rate for near Trinidad and Tobago.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Trinidad and Tobago?
The country code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1. Dial this after the exit code (or use + on a mobile).
What does a Trinidad and Tobago phone number look like?
A Trinidad and Tobago number is written as +1 (868) 234-5678: the country code +1 followed by 10 digits. That total is fixed by the national numbering plan, so a number with one digit missing is a typo rather than a shorter valid number.
How can I tell if a Trinidad and Tobago number is a mobile?
By its leading digits. In Trinidad and Tobago, a national number of 10 digits beginning with 868 is a mobile. That still works after a number has been ported between operators, because mobile and fixed-line blocks are separate ranges and numbers do not move between them.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes. Trinidad and Tobago uses 1 as a trunk prefix for domestic calls. When dialing internationally, drop the leading 1 from the local number.
How much does it cost to call Trinidad and Tobago?
Telvio charges $0.20/min to Trinidad and Tobago landlines and $0.20/min to mobiles. Billing is per second with no connection fees, so you pay only for the seconds you talk.
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