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246 area code

Barbados, Atlantic Time.Area code 246 is Barbados, on Atlantic Time.

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The 246 area code

Barbados is one calling area, with no rate centers to tell apart. 246 went into service on July 1, 1996, split off from 809. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.

  1. 1996246 starts

Source: NANPA area code database

Other Caribbean and Atlantic area codes

  • BahamasEastern Time242
  • Anguilla264
  • Antigua & Barbuda268
  • British Virgin Islands284
  • Cayman IslandsEastern Time345
  • Bermuda441
  • Grenada473
  • Turks & Caicos IslandsEastern Time649
  • JamaicaEastern Time658876
  • Montserrat664
  • Sint Maarten721
  • St. Lucia758
  • Dominica767
  • St. Vincent & Grenadines784
  • Dominican Republic809829849
  • Trinidad & Tobago868
  • St. Kitts & Nevis869

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246 area code FAQ

What area code is 246?

246 is a Barbados area code.

What time zone is the 246 area code in?

Atlantic Time (AST, UTC-4, all year).

What are the calling hours for 246 numbers?

This tool tracks calling hours in the US and Canada only. Call during business hours, their time, and check Barbados's own rules.

When did the 246 area code start?

On July 1, 1996. It was split from 809.

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