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Area Code 246 Location & Details

State / Region: Barbados • Country: Barbados

Major Cities Covered: Barbados And Surrounding Communities

Standard Dial Format
+1 (246) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 246?
BarbadosState Hub →
Country Territory
Barbados
246 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern / Central
246 Overlay Codes
No Overlays

Where is Area Code 246 Located?

Telephone area code 246 is assigned to Barbados in Barbados. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Barbados And Surrounding Communities.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:246 serves Barbados (Barbados).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 246, standard 10-digit dialing (246) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 246?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 246? Here is how to trace who is calling from 246 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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How to Call Area Code 246 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 246, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (246) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 246 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 246 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 246

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-246 calling area

1 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 246 Pop
Barbados And Surrounding CommunitiesBarbados County250,000100.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 246

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Barbados

County NameTotal Population% of 246 Area% of County
Barbados County337,500100.0%74%

☎️Area Code 246 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 15 of 15 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

60% Landline33% Wireless7% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(246) 200-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesCable & Wireless01/11/2007
(246) 201-📱WirelessBarbados and surrounding communitiesDigicel04/18/2008
(246) 202-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesFlow Telecommunications12/24/2006
(246) 203-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesUTS / Liberty Caribbean12/18/2006
(246) 204-📱WirelessBarbados and surrounding communitiesDigicel01/24/2007
(246) 205-💻VoIPBarbados and surrounding communitiesBandwidth.com05/12/2011
(246) 206-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesCable & Wireless01/24/2007
(246) 207-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesCable & Wireless07/22/1999
(246) 208-📱WirelessBarbados and surrounding communitiesDigicel01/25/2007
(246) 209-📱WirelessBarbados and surrounding communitiesDigicel01/26/2007
(246) 210-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesFlow Telecommunications07/22/1999
(246) 212-📱WirelessBarbados and surrounding communitiesDigicel06/13/2000
(246) 214-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesCable & Wireless10/13/1999
(246) 215-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesUTS / Liberty Caribbean07/22/1999
(246) 218-📞LandlineBarbados and surrounding communitiesFlow Telecommunications10/13/1999

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 246

Where is area code 246 located?

Area code 246 is located in Barbados (Barbados), serving cities like Barbados And Surrounding Communities.

What timezone is area code 246?

Area code 246 operates in the Eastern / Central timezone.

What state is area code 246?

Area code 246 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Barbados.

Is area code 246 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 246 is an official geographic area code for Barbados. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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