Area code

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

Turks & Caicos Islands geographic area code, in service since 1997-06-01.

Split from 809.

Statusin service

Introduced1997-06-01

JurisdictionTURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

Local dialing7D

Time zoneEastern

Last verified2026-09-17

Area codes serve rate-center geographies, not municipal boundaries. “TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS” identifies the jurisdiction, not an exact city footprint.

Change history

Recorded events for this NPA

1997-06-01Area code 649 entered service (created from 809).

Planning letters & orders

Primary documents

NANPA planning letters for area code 649
Date	Document	Subject
1997-01-15	PL-029 ↗	NANP-Introduction of New 649 (Turks and Caicos Islands) Numbering Plan Area (NPA)

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