How many area codes does Puerto Rico have?

Puerto Rico has 2 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 787, 939. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Puerto Rico?

The oldest area code in Puerto Rico is 787, assigned in 1996. It serves San Juan and the Puerto Rico region. It was introduced as call volume and subscriber demand grew in the Puerto Rico area.

Can I get a Puerto Rico phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Puerto Rico area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Puerto Rico numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Puerto Rico customers.

How much does a Puerto Rico area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Puerto Rico area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Puerto Rico number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Puerto Rico area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico area codes span the ET time zone. When scheduling calls with Puerto Rico customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Puerto Rico — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Puerto Rico has 2 active geographic area codes covering San Juan. The most-recognized codes are 787, 939, serving San Juan and the Puerto Rico region.

Total codes: 2
Top metro: San Juan
Time zone: ET
Largest code: 787 (San Juan)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is served by 2 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1996 and 2001 as population and call demand grew across the us territory.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
787	San Juan	Puerto Rico	1996	939	3,200,000
939	San Juan	Puerto Rico	2001	787	3,200,000

Time zones in Puerto Rico

All area codes in Puerto Rico fall in the ET time zone.

ET — area codes: 787, 939

Top metros and their area codes

Below are the primary cities in Puerto Rico and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.

San Juan — 787 , 939

Why get a local Puerto Rico number?

A Puerto Rico area code number gives your business three core advantages:

Local trust signal. Customers in Puerto Rico recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Puerto Rico number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.

How to get a Puerto Rico area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Puerto Rico business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Puerto Rico numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Puerto Rico number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Puerto Rico number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.