876 Area Code

Area Code	876
State	Jamaica
Country	Jamaica
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Overlay Complex	658/876
Assignment Date	09-OCT-96
In Service Date	01-MAY-97
Area Code	876

What is the 876 Area Code?

Area code 876 is located in Jamaica, within Jamaica, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 876 area code was first assigned in 09-OCT-96 and has been in service since 01-MAY-97.

The 876 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 658/876. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Further Details on the 876 Area Code

Where is the 876 Area Code Located?

Area code 876 serves the entire state of Jamaica in Jamaica, 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 876 in?

Area code 876 is located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 876 assigned and put into service?

Area code 876 was officially assigned on 09-OCT-96, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 01-MAY-97, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 876 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 876?

For local calls within area code 876, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 876, local calls require 1+10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

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