Area Code Atlas

NPA 784 split from 809 for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Area code 784 was created for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as part of the split of area code 809 among Caribbean countries in the 1990s. This provided the country with its own distinct area code.

NANP-Introduction of New 784 (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) Numbering Plan Area (NPA)

Permissive dialing period begins for area code 784

Permissive dialing for area code 784 began on 1 June 1998, allowing calls to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to be completed using either the new 784 code or the original 809 code during the transition period.

Permissive dialing begins for area code 784 split from 809

Permissive dialing for area code 784 began on June 1, 1998, marking the start of the split from the original 809 area code. This allowed callers to use either 809 or 784 to reach Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during the transition period.

Mandatory dialing of area code 784 implemented

Mandatory dialing of area code 784 was implemented on 1 June 1999, ending the permissive dialing period and requiring all calls to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to use the new code. After this date, the Dominican Republic became the sole entity retaining area code 809.

Area code 784 split from 809 completed

The split of area code 784 from 809 was completed on June 1, 1999, ending permissive dialing and establishing 784 as the sole area code for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This completed the breakup of the 809 area code for the Caribbean islands except the Dominican Republic.