Area Code Atlas

NPA 809 assigned to Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean islands

Area code 809 was assigned in 1958 for use by all affiliated telephone administrations in Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean islands under the North American Numbering Plan. It later came to cover the Dominican Republic exclusively after other Caribbean countries received their own codes.

Area code 264 split from 809

In the 1990s, area code 264 was created in a split from the original Caribbean numbering plan area 809. This split assigned a distinct area code to Anguilla, replacing the previous use of 809 for the territory. The code 264 was chosen because it spells 'ANG' on a telephone keypad, representing Anguilla.

Bermuda splits from area code 809

Bermuda was assigned its own area code in November 1994, splitting from the original 809 area code.

Bermuda requests individual area code assignment

On November 16, 1994, Bermuda formally requested its own area code assignment from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, initiating the process to split from area code 809.

Planning of area code 441 for Bermuda

Bermuda requested its individual area code assignment on 16 November 1994, initiating the plan to split from area code 809.

NPA 809 split as Caribbean countries receive individual codes

Several Caribbean countries, including Puerto Rico, received individual area code assignments in 1995, effectively splitting area code 809 and reducing its coverage to fewer territories.

Area code 441 created in split from 809

On October 1, 1995, area code 441 was created for Bermuda in a split from area code 809. This change provided Bermuda with its own unique area code, separating it from the shared Caribbean numbering plan.

Permissive dialing period begins for area code 441

A permissive dialing period for area code 441 began on October 1, 1995, allowing calls to Bermuda to be completed using either the new 441 code or the old 809 code during the transition.

NPA 868 split from 809 for Trinidad and Tobago

Area code 868 was created for Trinidad and Tobago as part of the split of area code 809 among Caribbean countries in the 1990s. This split, which occurred in 1996, designated the new code specifically for Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting its national identity within the North American Numbering Plan.

NPA 758 split from 809 for Saint Lucia

Area code 758 was created for Saint Lucia as part of the split of area code 809 among Caribbean countries in the 1990s. This change provided Saint Lucia with its own unique area code within the North American Numbering Plan.

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.

NPA 767 split from 809 for Dominica

Area code 767 was created for Dominica as part of the split of area code 809 among Caribbean countries in the 1990s, providing Dominica with its own area code.

NPA 787 split from 809 for Puerto Rico

Area code 787 was introduced for Puerto Rico on March 1, 1996, replacing area code 809 for all calls to and within the island. This change was part of the division of the Caribbean numbering plan area into country-specific codes.

NPA 787 introduced for Puerto Rico

Area code 787 was introduced for Puerto Rico on March 1, 1996, replacing the use of area code 809 for the island. This change established a distinct numbering plan area for Puerto Rico, separating it from the broader Caribbean region.

NPA 268 split from 809 and activated

Area code 268 was activated on April 1, 1996, for Antigua and Barbuda. It was created by splitting from area code 809, which previously served all Caribbean countries and Bermuda. This split assigned a unique area code to Antigua and Barbuda, enhancing call routing and management. A permissive dialing period allowed use of both codes until March 31, 1997.

NPA 664 split from 809

Area code 664 was created for Montserrat in July 1996 as a split from area code 809, which had previously served all Caribbean islands. All existing central office codes and telephone numbers in Montserrat were transferred to the new code.

Permissive dialing period for 664 and 809

A permissive dialing period began on 1 July 1996 allowing calls to Montserrat to be completed using either area code 809 or the new 664. This period lasted until 1 June 1997, after which only 664 was used for new central office codes.

NPA 758 split from 809 for Saint Lucia

Area code 758 was created by splitting from area code 809 for Saint Lucia. Permissive dialing began on July 1, 1996, allowing callers to use either 809 or 758.

Permissive dialing period for NPA 345 begins

A permissive dialing period began on September 1, 1996, allowing calls to be completed using either the old 809 area code or the new 345 code. This period lasted until August 31, 1997.

NPA 345 split from 809

Area code 345 was created in September 1996 by splitting from area code 809, which covered many Caribbean islands. The split established a distinct numbering plan area for the Cayman Islands.

Mandatory dialing of area code 441 begins

On September 30, 1996, the permissive dialing period ended and mandatory use of area code 441 for Bermuda was implemented. After this date, calls to Bermuda required the use of the 441 area code.

NPA 869 split from 809 for Saint Kitts and Nevis

On October 1, 1996, area code 869 was created during a split from the original 809 area code, establishing it as the code for Saint Kitts and Nevis. This change was part of a separate split event from the one that created area code 242 for The Bahamas.

Permissive dialing period for 242 and 809

A permissive dialing period began on October 1, 1996, allowing both area codes 242 and 809 to be used for calls to The Bahamas. This transition period continued until March 31, 1997, to facilitate the changeover.

Mandatory dialing of area code 758 in Saint Lucia

Permissive dialing ended on January 1, 1997, requiring all calls to Saint Lucia to use the new 758 area code. The original 809 code was no longer valid for Saint Lucia after this date.

NPA 264 split from 809

Area code 264 was created in 1997 as a split from the original 809 area code to serve Anguilla. The new code was chosen to represent the nation's name by spelling 'ANG' on a telephone keypad.

End of permissive dialing for 809 in Saint Lucia

Permissive dialing period ended on January 1, 1997, requiring callers to use area code 758 exclusively for Saint Lucia instead of the old 809 code.

End of permissive dialing for 809 in Puerto Rico

The permissive dialing period for area code 809 in Puerto Rico ended on January 31, 1997. After this date, calls required the use of the new 787 area code, completing the transition from the Caribbean-wide 809 code.

End of permissive dialing for 809 in The Bahamas and 268 in Antigua and Barbuda

On March 31, 1997, the permissive dialing period for area code 809 in The Bahamas ended, requiring callers to use area code 242 for all calls to The Bahamas. Similarly, the permissive dialing period for area code 268 in Antigua and Barbuda ended, requiring callers to use the 268 area code for all calls to Antigua and Barbuda, with the old 809 code no longer valid for these destinations.

NPA 876 split from 809 for Jamaica

Area code 876 was created for Jamaica on May 1, 1997, as a geographic split from area code 809. This change assigned a unique code to Jamaica, removing 809 from the country and reassigning existing central office codes to 876.

Permissive dialing period began for NPA 876

A permissive dialing period began on May 1, 1997, allowing calls to Jamaican numbers to be completed using either area code 809 or 876. This transition period was implemented to ease the changeover to the new code.

Permissive dialing period for area code 340

A permissive dialing period for area code 340 began on June 1, 1997, allowing calls to be completed using either the old 809 area code or the new 340 code in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This period lasted until June 30, 1998.

NPA 649 created from split of 809

Area code 649 was created for the Turks and Caicos Islands in a split from area code 809, with the new code becoming effective on June 1, 1997. This change established a distinct code for the territory within the North American Numbering Plan.

Mandatory dialing of 664 implemented

Mandatory dialing of area code 664 for calls to Montserrat was implemented on June 1, 1997, ending the permissive period during which both 809 and 664 could be used. After this date, only 664 was valid for Montserrat.

Mandatory dialing of area code 345 begins

On August 31, 1997, the permissive dialing period ended for area code 345 in the Cayman Islands. From this date, use of area code 345 became mandatory for calls to the Cayman Islands.

NPA 767 split from 809

Area code 767 was created with the start of permissive dialing on 1 October 1997, as a split from area code 809, which formerly covered 19 Caribbean territories. Permissive dialing ended on 30 September 1998. The code 767 corresponds to the letters ROS, a mnemonic for Roseau, Dominica's capital city.

Permissive dialing period for NPA 767 begins

Permissive dialing for area code 767 started on October 1, 1997, allowing calls to Dominica to be completed using either 809 or 767 during the transition period.

NPA 473 split from 809

On October 31, 1997, area code 473 was created by a split from area code 809. This change established a distinct code for Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, separating them from the original Caribbean numbering plan area.

Area code 340 created by split from 809

In 1998, area code 340 was created by splitting from area code 809. This change assigned a distinct area code to the U.S. Virgin Islands, separating it from the broader Caribbean numbering plan area.

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.

Area code 340 split from 809

Area code 340 was created on July 1, 1998, by splitting from the Caribbean area code 809 to serve the U.S. Virgin Islands exclusively. This change ended the permissive dialing period and required ten-digit dialing for calls from other NANP countries.

Mandatory dialing of NPA 876 in Jamaica

Mandatory dialing of area code 876 was implemented on July 31, 1998, ending the permissive period during which both 809 and 876 could be used for Jamaican numbers. After this date, only 876 was valid for calls to Jamaica.

End of permissive dialing for NPA 876

The permissive dialing period for area code 876 ended on July 31, 1998. After this date, calls to Jamaica required the use of the new 876 area code, and 809 was no longer accepted.

Area code 809 reduced to Dominican Republic

By 1999, area code 809 was retained only by the Dominican Republic after other Caribbean countries received individual area codes, effectively splitting the original 809 numbering plan area. The Caribbean islands, including Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, received their own codes during the 1995–1999 period.

NPA 809 retained only by the Dominican Republic

By 1999, area code 809 was retained solely by the Dominican Republic after other Caribbean countries completed their transitions to new area codes.

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.

FCC issues consumer advisory regarding 809 phone scam

The Federal Communications Commission issued a consumer advisory on October 6, 2003, warning about telephone fraud scams involving area code 809, which could result in high charges for U.S. consumers calling numbers in the Dominican Republic. The scam exploited the lack of regulation on foreign termination fees.

NPA 829 overlay on 809 announced

NPA 829 to Overlay NPA 809 (Dominican Republic)

NPA 829 added as an overlay for the Dominican Republic

Area code 829 was added for the Dominican Republic on January 31, 2005, forming an all-services distributed overlay with 809 to address the rapid growth in telecommunications and mobile phone usage.

Change of Test Number 809/829 Overlay (Dominican Republic)

NPA 849 to Overlay NPAs 809 and 829 (Dominican Republic)

NPA 849 introduced as a second overlay for the Dominican Republic

Area code 849 began service in the Dominican Republic on February 15, 2010, as a second overlay to 809 and 829, expanding numbering capacity in response to continued growth in telecommunications.

Fraud alert issued for 'one ring scam' involving Caribbean NPAs

In February 2014, the Better Business Bureau issued a fraud alert for the 'one ring scam,' which involved several Caribbean area codes including 284, 268, 809, 473, 876, and 649. The scam targeted victims by prompting them to return missed calls to these area codes, resulting in high international call charges.

One ring cell phone scam linked to area code 809

A 'one ring' scam involving robodialers calling victims and hanging up was linked to area code 809, causing victims to incur international call charges if they called back.