246 Area Code

Area Code	246
State	Barbados
Country	Barbados
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Overlay Complex	-
Assignment Date	11-DEC-95
In Service Date	01-JUL-96
Area Code	246

What is the 246 Area Code?

Area code 246 is located in Barbados, within Barbados, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 246 area code was first assigned in 11-DEC-95 and has been in service since 01-JUL-96.

Further Details on the 246 Area Code

Where is the 246 Area Code Located?

Area code 246 serves the entire state of Barbados in Barbados, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 246 in?

Area code 246 is located in the Atlantic Standard Time (AST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 246 assigned and put into service?

Area code 246 was officially assigned on 11-DEC-95, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 01-JUL-96, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 246 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 246?

For local calls within area code 246, the required dialing pattern is 7D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 246, local calls require NA, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map