876
Area code
JAMAICA
Jamaica geographic area code, in service since 1997-05-01. Part of the 658/876 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.
Statusin service
Introduced1997-05-01
JurisdictionJAMAICA, JAMAICA
Local dialing10D
Time zoneEastern
Last verified2026-09-17
Area codes serve rate-center geographies, not municipal boundaries. “JAMAICA” identifies the jurisdiction, not an exact city footprint.
Change history
Recorded events for this NPA- 2018-11-19 NPA 658 to Overlay NPA 876 (Jamaica) – Permissive Dialing Date Change
- 1998-03-02 NPA 876 Conversion Extension for Jamaican NPA Relief other
- 1997-05-01Area code 876 entered service (created from 809).
Planning letters & orders
Primary documents| Date | Document | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-19 | PL-525 ↗ | NPA 658 to Overlay NPA 876 (Jamaica) – Permissive Dialing Date Change |
| 2017-08-25 | PL-510 ↗ | NPA 658 to Overlay NPA 876 (Jamaica). |
| 1998-03-02 | PL-113 ↗ | NPA 876 Conversion Extension for Jamaican NPA Relief |
| 1997-09-23 | PL-091 ↗ | NANP-Split of 412 (Pennsylvania) Numbering Plan Area (NPA) |
| 1996-10-09 | PL-014 ↗ | NANP-Introduction of New 876 (Jamaica) Numbering Plan Area (NPA) |